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St. Joseph seventh-graders help sort food items at the pantry located at Catholic Charities across the street from their Winter Haven school. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) Mike Mombrea, a longtime pro-life advocate, joins a Bishop Frank J. Dewane thanks the volunteers of the gathering held last year in downtown West Palm Beach Diocese of Venice during a Mass in their honor Jan. on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (LINDA REEVES | FC) 16 at St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs. (BOB School honors REDDY | FC) 60 years with 60 Faithful: Join Bishop honors days of giving pro-life events volunteers

To demonstrate the importance of giving to oth- Every January, on and around the anniversary There is a group of people who serve the Cath- ers, St. Joseph Catholic School in Winter Haven or- of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision to legalize olic Church with little or no fanfare: They are ganized a “60 Days of Giving Campaign” in honor abortion, pro-life supporters everywhere peace- called volunteers. of the school’s 60th anniversary. fully gather in public places with faith in their That word has a different meaning to many. It Students devoted time and energy to col- hearts and belief that through prayer and wit- could be an usher who greets the faithful and as- lecting and sorting food items such as tuna, ness of respect of life, the Roe v. Wade case will be sists them in finding a place to sit. Or perhaps it’s spaghetti sauce and beef stew. By the end of overturned. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will of- someone who helps organize and distribute food the campaign (Thanksgiving Day) the school fer an address at the next big pro-life event here in to needy families. Some distribute Holy Commu- collected 4,810 items which served more than the diocese Jan. 22, the somber anniversary of Roe nion in Church or to the homebound, or maybe 40,000 people. v. Wade. The event takes place at 11 a.m. near the they sing in the choir. Others find different ways The seventh-grade class collected the most 1916 County Courthouse located at 300 N. Dixie to help by standing vigil and praying for life, or items throughout the campaign, bringing in food Highway in West Palm Beach. It leads the way for by visiting the incarcerated to spread the word consistently every week throughout the 60 days. other events throughout the year. of the Lord. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

Will Catholic Schools Week 10,000 SCOTUS converge ruling on change Capitol Florida’s for death school penalty? choice www.thefloridacatholic.org | Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE celebrating Catholic schools week C atholic grads thrive in the Ivy League Katherine Laguna received within Bishop Moore’s Catholic set- of the Florida Catholic staff ting has actively fostered and allowed ample room for intellectual and spiritual develop- ORLANDO | Gray Malias is one of those ment,” he said “Surrounded by teachers and students who excelled in academics and ath- peers who have both pushed my mental lim- letics while attending high school. The 2015 its and believed in my academic abilities, I graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic High have excelled in the world of academia.” School is now reaping the rewards of hard Josh, who will be attending Yale in the work and dedication as a freshman at Yale fall, said all eight Ivy League schools have University. an excellent reputation and have some of the “Since I was little I had dreamed of going brightest minds from around the world. He to an Ivy League school. Attending Bishop knows getting to this point would not have Moore opened many doors, both academi- been achievable unless he dedicated himself cally and athletically, and when the opportu- completely and relied on his faith also to en- nity to attend Yale was presented, it was truly courage him. After representing Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando with her volleyball a dream come true,” said Malias. “My faith motivates me to want to make talents, Gray Malias now wears Yale Blue as 5, right-position at Yale University. Malias is not only soaking up a wide vari- a difference in the lives of others,” said Josh. ety of classes in the liberal arts curriculum at “Going to an Ivy League school provides an Yale, she is also an athlete on the volleyball opportunity, more so than most schools, to team. But Malias isn’t the only Ivy League do just that. God has always been there to student who recently graduated from a Cath- keep me going.” olic high school in the Diocese of Orlando. A combination of academics and faith con- Jason West, who is a sophomore at Princ- tributed to these students’ scholastic dreams. eton University, graduated from Father Lopez It wouldn’t be attainable without their Catho- Catholic High School as valedictorian. Tahlia lic faith as pillars to hold them up in this Ivy Burton, who graduated from Santa Fe Catho- League world, which is no longer a dream but lic High School, is currently enrolled at Co- a reality. lumbia University. “I’m so thankful to have had solid faith Jake and Josh are currently seniors at Bish- background coming from a school like Bish- op Moore and they are overjoyed that they op Moore,” said Malias, who is living her faith will be attending Ivy League schools in the at college and attends Mass at St. Thomas fall of this year. Josh will go to Yale and Jake More Chapel at Yale. “Classes can be tough will go to Harvard. and honestly, there can be days when nothing Jake is enthusiastic about the Catholic edu- seems to be going right, but I am constantly Jake, right, and Josh are continuing the Ivy League tradition at Bishop Moore Catholic cation that assisted him with achieving this reminded through my faith that it is all ac- School in Orlando. Jake will attend Harvard University and Josh will attend Yale accomplishment. “The top-notch education I cording to his plan.” n University in the fall. (Courtesy PHOTOS) S chool celebrates 60 years with 60 days of giving Katherine Laguna that when we are helping the least (of the street. It made me feel good to be of the Florida Catholic staff these), we are serving the Lord,” donating to someone less fortunate Statistics show there is a great need than me.” WINTER HAVEN | Service is so for this type of outreach. According to In addition to the food drive, important at Catholic schools that the Brookings Institute, Polk County teachers incorporated the theme one in particular chose to observe has the fifth-highest rate of suburban into their daily lesson plans by its anniversary with the theme of poverty in the nation. The U.S. Cen- teaching about Catholic ideals on giving. sus Bureau estimates the number of social justice. Also, each grade level St. Joseph Catholic School in Win- families living below the poverty line calculated the number of servings ter Haven organized a “60 Days of is at 18.2 percent. Learning about the they collected each week as part of Giving Campaign” in honor of the need motivated the school commu- their math lessons. Different groups school’s 60th anniversary. Students nity to give generously. such as the Student Service Coun- devoted time and energy to collect- The seventh-grade class collected cil and National Junior Honor Soci- ing and sorting food items such as the most items throughout the cam- ety took turns collecting the items tuna, spaghetti sauce and beef stew. paign, bringing in food consistently and delivering them to the Catholic By the end of the campaign (Thanks- every week throughout the 60 days. Charities of Central Florida food giving Day) the school collected 4,810 “I personally brought in approxi- pantry, which is located across the items which served more than 40,000 mately 250 servings of food through- street from the school. people. out the project,” said seventh-grader The students of St. Joseph say by “This project provided our stu- Nicholas. “During the food drive, being generous and giving to the less dents and families with an opportu- what kept me giving was thinking, fortunate, their Catholic faith was nity to consider those in our commu- ‘What if I was the one who was re- strengthened. It gives them hope that St. Joseph seventh-graders help sort food items at the pantry nity who are less fortunate,” said John ceiving the food?’ It made me want by their example, other students will located at Catholic Charities across the street from their Winter Reilly, assistant principal. “60 Days of to keep giving food because life can also be willing to show compassion Haven school. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) Giving helped children to remember throw a curveball and now you’re on and mercy to those in need. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Why I teach at a Catholic school

Katherine Laguna CATHOLIC of the Florida Catholic staff SCHOOLS FYI

LAKELAND | Teachers are Mission Statement members of a vitally important profession. They teach the future Catholic schools in the Diocese leaders of our country and our of Orlando proclaim the Gospel world. They teach essential skills message within an academic environ- and concepts, nurture curiosity ment of excellence that challenges and a sense of wonder, cultivate students to be creative and critical abilities and interests, and give thinkers who integrate faith, moral their students a sense of identity leadership and compassionate service and purpose. In the context of a in order to create a more just and Catholic school, however, the work humane world. of a teacher takes on a new dimen- sion. By the Numbers: Teaching in a Catholic school is Number of schools: 31 parish often referred to as a vocation — a schools, five early childhood learning calling to become part of some- centers, five high schools and one thing of great significance; in this K-12 special-needs school case, to share in the Church’s mis- Teacher Kerry Munoz sits in the the cafeteria of St. Anthony School with some of her current and former Number of students served: sion. In their own way, teachers in students. Munoz is a second-grade teacher at the Lakeland school. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) Catholic schools share in the work 14,213 of Jesus to reach out to others and early childhood education from Q: How has being a teacher was baptized in front of the entire Percentage of 2015 gradu- spread the good news about life Ancilla College, and with my strengthened your own faith? school. I was so proud of her and ates who attend college: 98 and its purpose. Bachelor of Science in elementary the faith that she had developed percent As part of our coverage of Catho- education from St. Mary-of-the- A: Teaching the students about while at our school. It was truly a Amount of money earned in lic Schools Week, we reached out to Woods. the Catholic faith has strengthened moment I will never forget and it scholarships by class of 2015: Kerry Munoz, second-grade teach- my knowledge and relationship often reminds me of why I teach at $39.2 million er at St. Anthony Catholic School Q: What inspired or motivated with God. I am able to practice and a Catholic school. Number of volunteer hours in Lakeland to find out why she you to become a teacher at a Catho- live my faith daily through prayer performed by high school stu- teaches at a Catholic school. Her lic school? and by example. Q: Many teachers make sacri- dents in the Orlando Diocese answers provide insight into how fices to work at a Catholic school. during the 2014-2015 school Catholic teachers live out their A: I have taught at St. Anthony Q: Throughout your time as a Have you made sacrifices during year: 110,000 hours faith in the classroom and how Catholic School for six years now. teacher, what rewarding moments your six years of teaching? their rewards are immeasurable. What inspired me are my two have captivated you to think/say, Test scores: Students attending daughters. They went to a Catho- “This is why I teach at a Catholic A: It’s a sacrifice financially Catholic schools score higher on the Q: Please share a little back- lic school in Indiana and I always school”? to teach at a Catholic school, but ACT than students statewide and ground about yourself. believed that if I ever received a what I don’t make financially, I nationally, with a composite score of teaching license, I would teach A: Last year, I had a student make spiritually. We are all asked 23.0 compared to 19.9 for the state A: I’m originally from Plym- at a Catholic school. I am able to in my class who had never been to make sacrifices in our lives and and 21.0 nationally. outh, Ind., and moved to Florida share my love of teaching with my baptized, but told me on numer- choosing to work at a Catholic Accredited: All diocesan Catholic in 2008 when my husband trans- students while always instilling ous occasions that she wanted to school has always been a priority schools are accredited by the Florida ferred with his job. I graduated a love for God and the Catholic be. By the end of the school year, I of mine because the rewards defi- Conference of Catholic Bishops. with my Associate of Science in faith. stood with this little girl while she nitely outweigh the sacrifices. Knights of Columbus find new home at Incarnation J. Faber of being Catholic,” Father Holiday ‘I look forward to a wonderful year in leading our lando, which serves students with Special to the Florida Catholic said. special needs. The Knights have “I desired to ensure the men shed council in the direction that God leads us. This year also organized parish work days, ORLANDO | Charity. Unity. Fra- the parish-centered mindset of fel- in particular, we will be focusing on charity within volunteered at pro-life events in the ternity. Patriotism. lowship that is prevalent in the An- Diocese of Orlando and led the par- The core principles of the glican tradition, and to appreciate our parish and surrounding community.’ ish in praying the rosary. Knights of Columbus are no lon- a broadened understanding of fel- In August, they hosted a “Fam- ger merely inspiring words for 23 lowship and ministry in commu- — Luis Rosas ily Week” of Masses and a movie men of Incarnation Parish. They nion with like-minded men from all night emphasizing the importance are the credo of the newly formed over the world,” he continued. ther Holiday approached him and a with the charity we will provide, of family as the domestic Church. In St. Thomas à Becket Council, the The St. Thomas à Becket Council handful of other men about launch- will bring something special to our September, they volunteered with newest Knights council in Central was formally installed at Incarna- ing the council at the parish. parish community. Habitat for Humanity; in October, Florida. Father William “Doc” Holi- tion July 29, 2015, following a year Together, they led a member- “I look forward to a wonderful they sponsored a blood drive at the day, pastor of Incarnation Parish, of collaboration with other Knights ship drive this past spring to enroll year in leading our council in the parish. The council is also discuss- started the council to infuse the in the Orlando district, specifically the requisite 20 members to start a direction that God leads us,” Rosas ing fundraising efforts to support community with one of the hall- Council 5618 from St. Mary Magda- Knights council at Incarnation, and added. “This year in particular, we Ordinariate seminarians. n marks of a Catholic parish. len Parish in Altamonte Springs. they are pioneers among the Ordi- will be focusing on charity within “I believed the establishment of The neighboring parish in the nariate of the Chair of St. Peter. The our parish and surrounding com- Incarnation Parish is part of the Per- a Knights of Columbus council was Diocese of Orlando offered invalu- group is among the first Knights munity.” sonal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. essential immediately following able assistance in helping to estab- councils to be initiated since the Or- The Knights are set to play an ac- Peter. The Ordinariate was created our reception into the Church, in lish a new council at Incarnation, dinariate was formally established tive roll in evangelizing the faithful by the Vatican in 2012 for people order to unify the men of the parish said Luis Rosas, charter grand in January 2012. within and outside the parish com- nurtured in the Anglican tradition upon a foundation that presented Knight for the St. Thomas à Becket “The Knights are a great organi- munity. Since July, the St. Thomas à who wish to become Catholic. This not only a fellowship among them- Council. Rosas has been a parishio- zation to be a part of,” Rosas said. Becket Council has held a “Tootsie article has been reprinted with per- selves, but also one that objectively ner at Incarnation Parish for about “The fraternity and spirituality of Roll drive” to collect donations for mission from “The Ordinariate Ob- manifests the truly universal aspect two years. He was thrilled when Fa- the Knights of Columbus, along Morning Star Catholic School in Or- server.” 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Catholic preschool voted tops in Winter Park

Katherine Laguna is a unique creation of God and to help our students succeed,” said of the Florida Catholic staff share in their spiritual, social and Naya. academic development so that they Although the school provides ed- Winter Park | The votes are may be successful in school and ucational services to the 80 families in. The recipient of the “2015 Best life,” said Naya. it serves in the Winter Park com- of Winter Park Award” in the pre- To achieve these goals, the munity, nothing is possible without school category goes to Sts. Peter school is introducing advanced faith. and Paul Early Learning Center. technology in order to adjust to “Our Catholic faith is the most “We are completely humbled. It the new ways children are learn- integral part of our atmosphere. Children play at Sts. Peter and Paul early Learning Center in Winter is such an honor and privilege and ing now. In the last year, the school Our children are taught the sign of Park. the preschool, which provides educational services to 80 we would not have received this introduced a highly regarded cur- the cross early on and start their day families, earned the 2015 Best of Winter Park Award. (CouRteSY) award if it weren’t for our staff,” riculum that is designed around and meals with prayer,” said Naya. said Nery Naya, director of the the latest scientific early brain “Our toddlers-VPK programs have center. development research, emphasiz- a Catholic religious education cur- Every year the Winter Park ing all development domains such riculum that they follow, and our Award Program identifies organi- as language, cognitive, physical, infants listen to Scripture and enjoy zations and businesses that have social and emotional approaches Bible songs.” achieved exceptional success in toward learning. Naya said the center strives to their local community. Sts. Peter “The curriculum change started provide the children a Christ-cen- and Paul Early Learning Center is in our infant room and went all the tered environment and a strong one success story, serving the com- way across the board to our VPK Catholic foundation to prepare munity since 1980. The center con- (voluntary prekindergarten) pro- them as they go through life. tinues to change and mold its aca- gram. We are also budgeting to pur- And the motto from the best pre- demic structure according to the chase iPads for our VPK program. school in Winter Park says it all: “Sts. needs of all children. We have a renewed sense of our Peter and Paul ELC, where faith and Good for Your “We recognize that each child goals as a center and we are driven education come together.” n 575 Tuskawilla Rd., Winter Springs Heart & Soul! www.st-stephen.com • 407-699-5683 ‘Mercy’ stones are rocks of inspiration

CaRnivaL FOOd FamiLy FUn Katherine Laguna Students at of the Florida Catholic staff Resurrection Feb. 4-7, 2016 hang a large LakeLanD | Local students multicolored are thinking outside the box when rosary on the right pm it comes to helping the community FeB. 4 FeB. 5 FeB. 6 side of their FeB. 7-SUn to become merciful during the Year FRiday SaTURday 12-5 holy doors ThURSday -midniGhT of Mercy. Resurrection Catholic 5-10pm -midniGhT pm to remind 5pm RideS OnLy 12 School in Lakeland is giving away them to be “mercy” stones to visitors to keep prayerful unlimiTed Ride paSSeS available the Year of Mercy top of mind. during Similar to prayer rocks, the idea the Year Bingo (Thurs-Sat) Kids Games is to carry the stone as a reminder of Mercy. that Pope Francis has opened the (CouRteSY) Festival Food Food Trucks door of mercy to all and to show mercy to others as God has shown Rides mercy to them. Students placed a planter near the entrance of the enTeRTainmenT school and filled it with gray stones and added this note of mercy beside FRi & SaT - Continuous Live entertainment it: “Carry this stone to remember throughout this year that no one can be excluded from God’s mercy.” gigantic flea market Every student at Resurrection GRand participated in the presentation of on the feast of Christ the King (Nov. the Lord’s mercy is humbling.” Jan 29-31, 2016 this creative mercy theme. Besides 20).” Schwope said she loves the lead- Welcome all Bargain Hunters to pRize the “mercy” stones, the front office Schwope said parishioners have ership of Pope Francis, guiding all doors are decorated with blue and shown gratitude and a positive re- toward a life of mercy. She wants the Best inDOOr flea market! RaFFLe white papal bunting and a large sponse to the school’s effort to keep her school community to do the friDay, jan 29 - 7am - 4:30pm multicolored rosary. A drawing of the spirit of mercy alive in every- same even if it is with one “mercy” the Blessed Virgin Mary is placed one’s daily life. Many parishioners, stone at a time. saturDay, jan 30 - 7am - 4:30pm on the right side of the doors and a parents, staff members and visitors “My school community knows sunDay, jan 31 - 10am - 3pm drawing of Christ the King hangs on have stopped by the school to pick that in order to be given mercy jewelry Books aUCTiOnS the left. out a stone. we must show mercy. Ultimately, Bicycles christmas items “The rosary on the right side of In addition to the mercy stones, I would hope that children learn clothing furniture SiLenT our Doors of Mercy was made by Schwope writes a column for the from what they witness and I hope electronics sports equipment Saturday 2-5pm our fourth-grade students,” said parish bulletin each week called that Resurrection is the epicenter of antique Dishes toys Deborah Schwope, principal. “On “Principal’s Principles” where mercy. Each time I have a new stu- Baby items artwork Live each side of the door is student art- she encourages the community to dent enter the school they remark anD mucH mOre! Saturday 7pm 34495-0122 work; Mary is shown since the door observe the Year of Mercy. In a re- on how welcome they feel. That is was opened on the Immaculate cent column she wrote, “The sym- the feeling that each of us should Conception and Christ the King bol of having an open door with strive to put out in the world,” 100% of net proceeds go to support LOCaL community outreach programs. since the Year of Mercy concludes nothing standing between us and Schwope said. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

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Bishop John Noonan blesses the sisters with holy water Bishop John Noonan during the celebration invites you to the Diocese of Orlando of Mass at the retreat. (PHOTOS Anniversary Mass BY PaM Celebrating all Wedding Anniversaries STiMPSON | FC) St. James Cathedral 215 N. Orange Ave.• Orlando, FL 32801 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Followed by a reception and photo opportunities

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• Call 407-246-4930 35272-0122 RegisteR • E-mail [email protected] Religious sisters focus on unity and prayer at annual retreat

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Melbourne | Over 50 re- ligious sisters from across the Diocese of Orlando gathered Jan. 7-10 at the Doubletree Hotel in Melbourne for their annual retreat that included fellow- ship, prayer, learning and the celebration of Mass with Bishop John Noonan. • Bingo The theme, “Taking a Long, Loving Look at the Real Through • grand prize raffle Music, Movies and Movement,” invited the sisters to look at the • live entertainment realities around them with new eyes, new perspectives and to • rides focus more intently on God’s presence in their lives. • games The keynote speaker, Im- maculate Heart of Mary Sister • food Booths Nancy Sylvester, led the sisters in different reflections on how they can develop a deeper con- templative spirit. She used faith- February 4–7 filled songs and other media to capture the essence of the re- Funnel cakes, hot dogs, treat’s theme. Sister Sylvester founded the hamburgers, barbecue, and more! Institute for Communal Con- templation and Dialogue in 2002 Friday saTurday EvEning in response to her experiences working for justice and right Black Tie and Blue Parade 2 p.m. relationships in Church and in Jean DJ Service Blue Stone Circle society. She is a co-editor of the book, “Crucible for Change: En- above, Sister of the gaging Impasses Through Com- Living Word Ruth munal Contemplation and Dia- Platte, left, from Thursday: saTurday: logue.” St. Paul Parish, and 5-11 p.m. Noon-11 p.m. “Sister Nancy’s hope is to Sister for Christian Community anne broaden our faith by opening Friday: sunday: Kathleen Duffy visit all our senses to prayer and before the retreat. at experience the beauty of this 5-11 p.m. Noon-6 p.m. 35286-0122 left, Missionary Sister grace-filled world,” said Adrian of the incarnation Dominican Sister Rosemary Consecration Mission Finnegan, moderator of women Kim-Chi Ho and All-you-can-ride wristbands available every day religious. Sister of Mercy M. The retreat concluded with the immaculata Knox 5900 Oleander Drive • Orlando celebration of Mass with Bishop from ascension Parish Noonan and a luncheon. n gather for a photo. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6

Couple seeks Church blessing 6th Annual Dinner after wedding in Hawaii and Silent Auction

Katherine Laguna Although FRIDAY, FEB. 5 of the Florida Catholic staff John and Erin Marra 6:30 p.m. Doors Open at Hester Building Longwood | John Marra got married and Erin McIntire met on an on- in Hawaii in – Volusia County Fairgrounds line dating website. They bonded 2010, they 3100 E. NEW YORK AVE. DELAND, FL over mutual future goals and made the strong family ties. After three decision to have their years of dating, John proposed marriage KEYNOTE SPEAKER: to Erin in Hawaii in 2010. The convalidated. couple extended their stay to get They became REV. JONATHAN MORRIS Popular Fox News Contributor married in a small green chapel fully initiated on the island. Soon after the birth into the Emcee: Leslye Gale, Orlando Radio Personality of their son John, the newlyweds Catholic We need table captains and sponsorships for event! recognized that although they Church Table captains can invite up to 8 friends to the dinner to hear Father Morris and learn more about Visitation House. had immense love and friendship in 2013. Reservations Required – Contact for more information. together, they longed for a deeper (COURTESY) unity in faith for themselves and 35225-0122 386-822-6014 | [email protected] | www.visitationhousedeland.org their child. “After our first baby, we made the decision to raise our children Catholic. We went to Nativity Cath- olic Church and we found out all the information we needed,” said Erin, who was raised attending a nondenominational church and deisred to become Catholic and have her marriage blessed as a Sac- rament. “It was really important received the Sacrament of Con- sharing their deepest prayers and to John and myself that we could firmation, the couple’s marriage thoughts about faith and Scrip- convalidate our marriage through was convalidated by Father Ralph ture. Almost three years later God and have something that was Duwell at Nativity Parish in Long- since their marriage convalida- stronger than just a piece of paper wood and they became fully initi- tion, they are reading the Bible and could not be dissolvable at all.” ated into the Catholic Church in together, participating in weekly Catholics who have married 2013. (Father Duwell is currently Masses at Nativity Parish and con- outside the Catholic Church are the pastor of St. Charles Borromeo tinuing to teach the Catholic faith encouraged to have their civil mar- Parish in Orlando.) Throughout to their children. For this couple, riage recognized by the Church in the years, their individual desire raising their children Catholic a process called convalidation. and love for Jesus Christ encour- is what inspired this motivating John and Erin’s marriage was not aged them to enrich their com- journey of love and faith. n considered valid in the eyes of the mitment to one another in this Catholic Church because Church spiritual and faithful way. For more information about mar- law requires baptized Catholics to Since the beginning of their riage convalidation, contact the marry in a Catholic Church before relationship, John and Erin both Secretariat for Laity, Family and a bishop, priest or deacon, and two wanted to be comfortable with Life at 407-246-4882. witnesses. From the moment Erin began WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS the formation process, John joined her. “Honestly John didn’t have to In order to strengthen marriages with World Marriage Day, which is take the classes with me, but he did and each person’s faith journey, Bish- celebrated on the second Sunday and it was really nice because we op John Noonan invites all Catholic of February each year. In addition, were able to discuss the lessons of married couples to the diocesan Wed- National Marriage Week is being ding Anniversary Mass (multilingual) observed Feb. 7-14, with the theme each class on the drive home. We on Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m., at St. “Let’s Strengthen Marriage.” The trusted in the process of getting James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., National Marriage Week website of- our marriage convalidated and Orlando. Bishop Noonan will also fers suggestions for action in churches, there’s a wonderful bonding ex- bless the couples who will renew their media, schools, business, government, perience that came along with it,” wedding vows, and there will be a arts, and family. For more information, said Erin. reception following the Mass. visit www.foryourmarriage.org and Bishop John Noonan invites you to the celebration “Our journeys in faith until that This local celebration coincides www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org. of the Mass for World Day of Consecrated Life point had taken us through differ- ent roads in our relationship with Jesus, through different denomi- nations, and different experienc- Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m. es,” said John. “We agreed that if Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe we were going to be united as one, Holy Land we needed to ensure our marriage 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando was built on a solid foundation that is greater than both of us, greater The Mass is an opportunity to gather as a than that beautiful green chapel, Pilgrimage greater than a piece of paper is- community to pray for the sisters and religious sued by the state, and greater than order priests and brothers who have consecrated any adversity we would face down CALL 1-800-566-7499 35302-0122 35040-0122 their lives to Jesus and to show gratitude for the the road in married life.” or visit www.HolyLandPilgrimages.org Once Erin was received into many ways they bless our lives. the Catholic Church and John 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Religious formation is a lifelong process My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Who are the teachers of this faith? APPOINTMENTS We are! Yes, we are the ones without Bishop John Noonan announces Happy New Year! We begin a new knowledge and yes, we are also the the following appointments, effective ow you are year in this Jubilee of Mercy. I also teachers. In order for us to be the immediately: Christ’s body, begin my fifth year as your bishop. teachers, we must also participate Father Krzysztof Bugno, Society You are a blessing to me and I pray in our education and assist with the ‘Nand individually Florida of the Divine Savior, to parochial ad- with and for you each day. If I had to education of others. ministrator of Blessed Sacrament Par- parts of it. Some people annunciate my “New Year’s resolu- Parents are given the first respon- ish, Cocoa, while continuing to serve as Catholic tion,” it would be that I would work sibility for the education of their God has designated DIOCESE OF ORLANDO pastor of St. Teresa Parish, Titusville. harder at bringing forth one of the children and they receive, through Father Ryszard Zgorzelak, So- in the church to be, Vol. 77, No. 6 spiritual works of mercy; the grace of matrimony, ciety of the Divine Savior, to parochial that is, to teach those with- the responsibility and priv- vicar of St. Teresa Parish, Titusville. first, apostles; second, 50 East Robinson St. out knowledge. ilege of evangelizing their Father Serge Pardo to parochial P.O. Box 1800 Part of my work would children. I hope you will prophets; third, Orlando, FL 32802-1800 vicar of St. James Cathedral, Orlando. 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 be to help all of us under- join me for the Wedding teachers; then, mighty stand that we are the ones Anniversary Mass on Feb. PUBLISHER without knowledge of our 13 at St. James Cathedral in Of course, our religious sisters, deeds; then gifts of Bishop John Noonan faith. You may be read- downtown Orlando where brothers and priests have made healing, assistance, ing this and say, “Not I, we pray with married cou- their mark in proclaiming God’s DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Bishop.” But, each one of Bishop ples of all anniversaries word for our knowledge and under- administration, and Teresa Lantigua Peterson John [email protected] us, including myself, takes who live God’s covenant standing. I hope to see you at the Ba- varieties of tongues.’ our lifetime to be formed Noonan fulfilling a profound com- silica of the National Shrine of Mary, WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER in our faith. This formation munion of love. Queen of the Universe to participate — (1 Cor 12:27-28) Katherine Laguna is not something that ends At the end of this month, in the Mass for Consecrated Life [email protected] at a particular time, like attending we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., our 407-246-4924 school. It embodies a lifelong learn- and pray in thanksgiving for the gift annual celebration to express our death. Their continuous advocacy To submit a request for news coverage ing process, a continuation of what of Catholic education, which allows gratitude to God for these dedicated assisted in the recent decision that in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ we received in the Sacrament of our young people to learn about how women and men who consecrate the death penalty in the state of orlandodiocese.org. Baptism. This embodiment begins they are a part of the body of Christ. themselves to God for our benefit. Florida is unconstitutional. We set • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: with knowledge in the head and We are grateful for the parents who The members of the Diocesan aside a special day on Jan. 17 to re- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, ends with God’s love flowing from placed their children within a Cath- Council of Catholic Women also member the beautiful ministry of or customerservice@theflorida our heart. olic school, often with great sacri- dedicate themselves to the work of the Diocesan Council of Catholic catholic.org Pope Francis spoke about the fice. We pray for our teachers, fac- the Lord, to advocate for his word to Women. body of Christ. He said, “In the Sac- ulty, staff, and volunteers that they those who are without knowledge. How do you share in the body Notify us of address changes (temporary rament of Baptism, in fact, Christ may use their gifts of the Holy Spirit They are a wondrous example of of Christ? Are you fervent to learn or permanent) as soon as possible. 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Michael Jimenez In order to strengthen the pres- briefing to prepare for the legisla- invited to slow “We basically take the college Advertising Assistant: Valerie Casko ence of Catholic values in commu- tive visits; a luncheon with bishops down at retreat student out of the college environ- Have a comment/want more info/ nities throughout the Florida, thou- and Catholic Legislators; tours of the ment,” said Tony Marco, associate have a story suggestion? Leave your sands of the faithful will gather in current and historic Capitol build- The University of Central Flor- campus minister at UCF. “We ask feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; Tallahassee for Catholic Days at the ings; prescheduled meetings with ida’s Catholic Campus Ministry is them not to bring anything to work click reader feedback button on left of Capitol Feb. 16-17. The Diocese of lawmakers; and the annual Red hosting a spring retreat Feb. 26-28 on, any distractions: cell phones, screen. 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world as “an orchestra of voices.” Bereavement support DIOCESAN EVENTS This special program is inspired by groups: FYI WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN “Pierrot Lunaire,” by composer • Blessed Trinity Parish, Building To submit parish, school, diocesan or Nico Muhly. Themed “Over the L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Ocala, multiple related event information to be consid- Moon” the program celebrates groups; and first Wednesdays, 7-9 Mass for World Day of Conse- families, and bless couples who will also ered for publication in the Orlando Dio- popular composers such as p.m. Compassionate Friends, Ocala cese and Florida Catholic calendar of crated Life: Saturday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. renew their wedding vows. Secretariat of Elbow, Bart Howard, Porter and chapter, for bereaved families who events, visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Laity, Family and Life, 407-246-4882. Mancini in specially commissioned have experienced the death of a submit-an-event. Submissions should Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland arrangements. Tickets: open child. Peggy McClaskey, 352-694- Helper’s Mass and rosary proces- be received 4-6 weeks prior to the date Ave., Orlando. Bishop John Noonan invites sion: Saturday, March 26, 8-11 a.m., St. seating, $20; students, $15; first 2978. five front rows, $30. Liz Jennings, of the event. Not all submissions will all to show gratitude for the women and James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., St. men who have consecrated their lives to 407-422-2005, ext. 106; or Valerie Stephen Parish Enrichment Center be printed due to space limitations and Orlando. Pray for the unborn, healing for Hall, [email protected]. other considerations. Jesus. the mothers and fathers and the conver- 1, Room 103, 575 Tuskawilla Steve Angrisano, Friday, Jan. Road, Winter Springs. For anyone Wedding Anniversary Mass: Satur- sion of staff and doctors. Rosary will be 29, 7 p.m., St. Isaac Jogues Parish, who has lost a loved one, spouse, day, Feb. 13, 10 a.m., St. James Cathedral, prayed after the Mass. Office of Advocacy 4301 S. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando. parent, child or sibling. 407-699- Empowerment Program in Winter 215 N Orange Ave., Orlando. Bishop and Justice, 407-658-1818, ext. 2086; Concert delivers a message of 5683. Haven to answer phones, greet John Noonan will celebrate multilingual [email protected]. faith, hope and love woven within • Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., St. guests, schedule appointments, Mass for all Catholic married couples and music and storytelling. Tickets: Mary Magdalen Parish life center, operate copy and fax machine. $10. Sue De Pena, 407-249-0906 or Mother Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. [email protected]. Ave., Altamonte Springs. Rosemary [email protected]; 863- ministering to families of the “Requiem for the Innocents” Kazyk, 407-831-1212. 288-7983, ext. 104. DIOCESAN EVENTS incarcerated and more. Christine concert: Friday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our Lady • Tax preparers for Family Shields, cshields@orlandodiocese. Good Shepherd Parish, 5900 Empowerment Program in Greater Orlando eighth org. of Lourdes Parish, 201 University annual Human Trafficking Oleander Drive, Orlando. Features Blvd., Daytona Beach. Pat Beeman, Lakeland and Winter Haven to Awareness Day: Saturday, Jan. choir from the Basilica of the 386-788-7128. prepare federal tax returns for 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Eola National Shrine of Mary, Queen low-/moderate-income people Park, 512 E. Washington St., RETREATS/DAYS of the Universe, with the work from January to April 15, 2016. Orlando. The diocesan Human OF REFLECTION of E. Louis Canter, composer and VOLUNTEERS [email protected]; 863- Trafficking Task Force will have a narrator. Music was composed to 288-7983, ext. 104. booth to help Catholics become San Pedro Center retreats: reflect on the effects of abortion NEEDED • Refugee resettlement mentors aware of this horrific reality and 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. For and the hope of reconciliation in Orlando to “adopt-a-family” to educate the public on how to more information or to register: and forgiveness for transgressions Mission Office of the Diocese to help introduce newly arrived prevent it. Deacon Fred Molina, www.sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- against life. Free, but donations of Orlando seeks volunteers with refugees to American culture. [email protected]. programs, 407-671-6322. greatly appreciated. 407-277-3939, the 2016 goal of completing three [email protected]; 407- [email protected]. major constructions projects in Rituals of the Easter • Lenten weekend retreat: 658-1818, ext. 1061. Orlando’s sister Diocese of San Vigil and Easter Sunday Friday, Feb. 26-Monday, Feb. 28. • Furniture pickups and Juan de la Maguana, Dominican workshops: Presented for “Walking to the font,” facilitated apartment setups in Orlando: Republic. Help needed includes those who are responsible for by Franciscan Father Giles Schinelli. MASSES/PRAYER Volunteers help staff pick up concrete, carpentry, painting, the preparation and celebration Cost: $100, commuters. furniture and set up apartments SESSIONS stucco, and plumbing and of particular liturgies and • Senior day retreat: Thursday, for refugees before they arrive. rites of the Church, such as electrical. Construction mission Must be 18 or older and able to lift March 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. “Praying Helper’s Mass and rosary: dates: April 16-23, April 23-30, July pastoral musicians, sacramental the Psalms,” facilitated by Saturday, Feb. 6, 9-noon, St. furniture. Jennifer.Powers@cflcc. preparation catechists, priest 23-30, July 30-Aug. 6, Oct. 15-22, org; or 407-658-1818, ext. 1061. Franciscan Father Giles Schinelli. Augustine Parish, Casselberry. Oct. 22-29. Emmett Sapp, esapp@ presiders and deacons. Free. • Volunteer medical Please bring a Bible. Cost: $15. Mass to pray for the unborn, orlandodiocese.org or www. Office of Music and Liturgy, 407- professionals such as MDs, PAs, healing for the mothers and orlandodiocese.org/ministries- 246-4860. RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, fathers and conversion of staff and offices/mission-office. • Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30-11:30 doctors. Office of Advocacy and endocrinologists, orthopedic COMMUNITY Catholic Charities of Central a.m., Most Precious Blood, 113 Justice, 407-658-1818, ext. 2086; surgeons, certified health Florida seeks volunteers for Lockwood Blvd., Ovideo. EVENTS advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese. educators, general and nurse the following programs: • Saturday, Feb. 20, 9:30-11:30 org. practitioners needed. Myrta. Rummage sale: Friday, Jan. • Semoran food pantry in a.m., Our Saviour Parish, 5301 N. Taizé prayer service: Tuesday, [email protected], Lazarus Free 29, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. Orlando volunteers help sort, stock Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. March 1, 7 p.m., San Pedro Center, Medical Clinic in Wildwood; Erin. 30, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Immaculate and distribute food. Must be 16 or Mary Mother of God Chapel, 2400 [email protected], St. Luke’s Free Young adult retreat: Conception Parish, 3780 A1A, older. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, Dike Road, Winter Park. Candle Medical and Dental Clinic in Eustis; Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 a.m., St. Melbourne Beach. Sponsored and 1-3:30 p.m. Derrick.Clow@ lit, contemplative prayer to enrich [email protected], St. Thomas Vincent de Paul Regional by Women’s Guild. $2 bag day, cflcc.org; 407-658-1818, ext. 2335. the experience of Lent. Cost: $5 Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. Seminary, 10701 S. Military Trail, Saturday only. 321-956-7918. Boynton Beach. Opportunity suggested donation to cover cost • Emergency Family Services Life Choices Women’s for reflection, fellowship “American Bandstand” of musicians. www.sanpedrocenter. clerical/administrative volunteers in Center, a Catholic pro-life and testimonials by priests, social 2016: Friday, Feb. 5 and org/retreats-programs, 407-671- Orlando. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 pregnancy resource center, 600 seminarians, religious sisters, Saturday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., 6322. p.m. [email protected]; 407- E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte lay evangelists and faculty. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 834 S. 658-1818, ext. 1305. Springs, is in need of volunteer Mass and adoration of Blessed Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka. • Refugee youth mentor in lay counselors (training provided), Sacrament, reconciliation Sponsored by parish Council of SUPPORT Orlando to help refugee children nurses to perform ultrasounds opportunities, praise and Catholic Women. Music from the learn to speak English and learn (training provided), administrative worship. Fee: $20. To register: 1950s-1990s, best costume contest, MINISTRIES/ American culture. One-two hours assistance, handymen, help with www.20somethingretreat. dinner and drinks provided. Cost: weekly, flexible schedule. Must be light cleaning, and receptionists. wordpress.com. Office of $15. Barbara Fox, 407-886-3070. PEER GROUPS 21 or older. Carly.Matthews@cflcc. Also accepting donations of baby “Music Through the org or 407-658-1818, ext. 1026. items, especially diapers and wipes. Vocations, 407-246-4875. Separated and divorced: Decades”: Saturday, Feb. • Receptionist with Family Drop off during office hours. 321- Focus on vocations: Saturday, • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy Feb. 27, 5-9:30 p.m., Holy Family 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Spirit 422-4168. Parish center, 644 S. 9th St., Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker, Parish, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Kissimmee. Sylvester, 407-406-0707. Road, Orlando. An opportunity Lake Wales. Hosted by parish Council of Catholic Women. Live • Catholic Divorce Survival for all high school youths in the Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., diocese to learn about religious entertainment, baskets for raffle, salad bar and dessert. Tickets: $12. Cost: $30, scholarships available; life, married life, and what God is first Fridays, Mass and dinner, calling them to do. Students view Peg Champion, 407-376-3659. 38th annual luncheon/ social; St. Margaret Mary Parish, exhibits from various religious 526 Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Lori communities and orders, and fashion show: Monday, March 7, 11 a.m., Marriott Lake Mary, Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. interact with priests, religious org, 407-645-0284. sisters, brothers and seminarians, 1501 International Parkway. and married couples. Optional Sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Circle • Coffee and conversation, Mass at 5, registration 6:15. of Annunciation Parish. “Past and second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our Lady Keynote speaker: Father Future” fashions from the Rich of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Richard Pagano, Diocese of St. Hippie of Altamonte Springs. Door Daytona Beach. Terre, 386-238- Augustine. Darcey Dinh, ddinh@ prizes, silent auction, raffles. $35. 3631. orlandodiocese.org. Diane Nelson, 407-942-3254. Families with incarcerated Prison ministry training: loved ones: Saturday, March. 19, 9 a.m.- • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., St. 2 p.m., St. Paul Parish, 1330 CONCERTS Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. Training Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., sessions for new and current Chanticleer in concert, Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 ministers will include ministering Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., St. James or email [email protected]. in a prison or jail, re-entry Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., support for former prisoners, Orlando. Chanticleer, consisting of 12 men, is known around the www.thefloridacatholic.org | Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE

Mike Mombrea, a longtime pro-life advocate, joins a gathering held last year in Students gather on the sidewalks in downtown West Palm Beach to pray for the downtown West Palm Beach on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (PHOTOS BY LINDA end of abortion and for respect of all life during an event held on the anniversary REEVES | FC) of Roe v. Wade. Faithful urged to join pro-life events

LINDA REEVES Palm Beach. Many of the students are mem- PRO-LIFE EVENTS of the Florida Catholic staff bers of the school’s LIFE Club, which promotes respect for life from the moment of conception Here are details about the next WEST PALM BEACH | Every January, on to the moment of natural death. pro-life events taking place around and around the anniversary of the Supreme “We feel that by participating in this obser- the Diocese of Palm Beach. Other Court’s 1973 decision to legalize abortion, pro- vance with the bishop, we show our support upcoming events can be found on life supporters everywhere peacefully gather for the sacredness of life and the dignity of the the diocesan website, diocesepb.org, in public places with faith in their hearts and unborn,” said Christine Higgins, principal. and among items in the “Arounds” belief that through prayer and witness of re- One of the young people showing up for section of the Florida Catholic. spect of life, the Roe v. Wade case will be over- last year’s event was Brooke Williams, 17, who turned. was with 15 other young people his age from • Public prayer gathering: Jan. 22, 11 a.m., near the 1916 County Courthouse located “Our bishop will give a strong pro-life Cardinal Newman High School. “I am against at 300 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. message at the old courthouse to inspire us,” the Roe v. Wade court decision,” he said. He Meter parking on the streets and garage park- said Don Kazimir, coordinator of Catholic agreed with peaceful prayerful gatherings ing. Bus transportation from various locations. Charities Office of Respect Life, about Bishop of Catholics in busy public areas as a way to Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will lead rosary reci- Gerald M. Barbarito’s address at the next big support the pro-life cause and the Church’s tation. Organized by Catholic Charities Respect pro-life event here in the diocese Jan. 22, the peaceful stand in opposition to abortion. “I Life Office. 561-360-3330. somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The event think the Catholic Church is handling it ap- • Treasure Coast March for Life: Jan. takes place at 11 a.m. near the 1916 County propriately without violence. We hope abor- 23, 11:30 a.m., from Woman’s World Medical Courthouse located at 300 N. Dixie Highway tion becomes illegal.” Center and abortion clinic, 503 S. 12th St., in West Palm Beach. It leads the way for other One of the elder participants at last year’s Fort Pierce to Fort Pierce City Hall, 100 N. U.S. events throughout the year. event was Mike Mombrea, 95, a parishioner Highway 1 (less than 1 mile). Courthouse rally As locals gather in prayer led by Bishop Bar- of St. Luke Parish in Palm Springs, who also Father Nestor Rodriguez, pastor of St. with speakers. Participants are encouraged to barito, people will also gather in areas around attends Mass at Holy Name of Jesus in West Ann Parish in West Palm Beach, stands bring pro-life signs. Shuttle available to return the country and in Washington, D.C., on the Palm Beach. He held a pro-life sign displaying in prayer during a pro-life gathering on to starting point at the conclusion of events. same day for March for Life, the largest pro- the words, “Pro-choice that’s a lie. Babies don’t the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2015 772-240-6186. life event in the world to provide witness to choose to die.” People come to the event with near the courthouse in downtown West • Pro-life banquet: Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m., PGA respecting life and protecting the unborn. an array of creative signs with powerful and Palm Beach. Country Club and Resort, 400 Ave. of the Cham- “Now is the time to really work to finally respectful messages. pions, Palm Beach Gardens. Main speaker: Jim end abortion,” said Kazimir, who believes the “I am here every year,” said Mombrea, an Hall less than a mile away on U.S. Highway 1, Sedlak, founder of STOPP International, a pro- pro-life movement and events are making a active member of the pro-life movement since where speakers address the crowd and pro- life organization aimed at stopping the practices difference and changing hearts as the presi- 1992 and the father of five children, grandfa- life ministers are on hand with information of Planned Parenthood. Proceeds benefit God’s dential elections approach and issues come to ther of 15 and great-grandfather of 20. “Abor- about their ministries and activities. Resources, a nonprofit that operates a mobile the forefront. tion is wrong. It makes no sense.” “With 200 to 300 participants marching ultrasound van with services. Everyone is encouraged to participate at Following the West Palm Beach event is the alongside U.S. 1, this is a great way to bring • 40 Days for Life: Feb. 10-March 20. the peaceful downtown West Palm event Treasure Coast March Jan. 23. People meet awareness to the pro-life movement to the People are encouraged to fast and gather with across the street from the new courthouse near the Woman’s World Medical Center lo- general public,” said organizer Jim Thoma, a others to pray for respect for life and the end that opened in 1995, home to local law and cated at 503 S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. The center, parishioner of Holy Family in Port St. Lucie, of abortion, especially in prayerful gatherings government officials and offices. The annual across the street from a public school in Fort who was recognized as the 2015 Diocese of in front of abortion clinics. For information, event continues to attract people of various Pierce, features abortion service. Palm Beach Respect Life Person of the Year call 772-240-6186 in the northern part of the parishes, non-Catholics, priests, deacons, reli- Participants bring signs and rosary beads for his many years of dedication to the pro-life diocese, 561-889-9212 in the central part, and gious and students from various schools, such and join a procession through the streets of cause. “It is positive, peaceful and protected 561-900-2637 in the southern part. as Cardinal Newman High School in West downtown Fort Pierce. The march ends at City by the police.” n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Ecstasy, terror of being chosen Another great pope of the 20th not refer to him as pope or priest, century is Paul VI, who is on the but as a follower of Jesus Christ and road to canonization as he was be- applies to all men and women of the atified by Pope Francis on the oc- Church. casion of the conclusion of the Ex- These words certainly have a traordinary Synod on the Family on great deal to say to our culture Florida Oct. 19, 2014. In his homily for the and society in regard to the sanc- Mass of Beatification, Pope Francis tity of life and the horror of abortion Catholic expressed, “The grandeur which puts an end to life. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH of Blessed Paul VI shines When life is given in the forth: Before the advent of act of conception from the Vol. 77, No. 6 a secularized and hostile very beginning, no matter society, he could hold fast, how small the embryo may 9995 North Military Trail with farsightedness and be, a person is chosen by Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 wisdom — and at times God for a life of ecstasy — 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 alone — to the helm of the one of joy. However, every PUBLISHER barque of Peter, while nev- human person knows the Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito er losing his joy and trust in LIVING THE terror that can exist in life TRUTH IN the Lord.” Pope Francis has by being chosen, especially The ecstasy of life can only be found in realizing DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS LOVE great regard for Pope Paul when the call is not prop- that God has conquered terror by identifying with Dianne Laubert VI and for his encyclical on Bishop erly heeded. A secularized [email protected] the transmission of human and hostile society looks Gerald it. We have the ecstasy and terror of being chosen. DIOCESAN EDITOR life, “Humanae Vitae.” Barbarito for insecure joy by avoiding It is only in realizing that we are chosen by God for Linda Reeves This courageous encyc- every aspect of suffering [email protected] lical emphasized the sanc- that life can bring. When life that we find the real joy that God wants us to 561-775-9528 tity of life as part of the very nature the gift of life will bring a suffering, of marriage. As hundreds of thou- then the abortion of life itself is con- possess. • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: sands of people gather in the March sidered not only appropriate, but Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, for Life in Washington on Jan. 22 necessary. This truly emphasizes and terror of being chosen. 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Scott Morgan, 18, and Madison O’Loughlin, 16, are students at John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, and active in the school community. (JENNIFER TREFELNER Luke Hundley, 17, and Marjorie Burnside, 16, are juniors at Cardinal | FC ) Newman High School in West Palm Beach. (LINDA REEVES | FC)

Michael Chiste and Taylor Mann are both seniors Students reflect how to be at St. John Paul II Academy best God intended for them in Boca Raton. LINDA REEVES son hopes to help with other events Taylor Mann, 17, is a senior at St. (LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff bringing young people together in John Paul II Academy in Boca Ra- | FC) faith and worship and friendship. ton. Born and raised in Florida, she DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH | As She said the Mass was an ideal way is a former student of St. Joan of Arc the new year begins, many people to bridge “the gap between two School in Boca Raton. Taylor is a top that I don’t get caught up in me,” tivating and encouraging others to are reflecting on their lifestyles and culturally different church com- student, president of the school’s he said. “I want to stay involved get involved in community, school undertaking positive changes to munities. The pope has named this student council and involved in with others. I want to reach out to and parish service. “I want to be a help them be healthier, wiser and year the Year of Mercy, calling us as several school clubs and programs. help others. It is tough because our better leader in trying to get people in better shape. However, some stu- Catholics to participate in works of She has a big heart especially for schedules are so busy. “ to participate,” she said. dents here are aimed in a spiritual mercy and fellowship together as animals. “We have four dogs, two Michael is aimed at better man- Luke Hundley, 17, is a junior at direction during this special Jubi- one church community,” she said. cats, a horse, a fish and a bunny,” aging his schedule and freeing up Cardinal Newman High School. He lee Year of Mercy, declared by Pope Madison hopes to continue her she said about her extended fam- some time for service. At the top of attended All Saints School in Jupi- Francis. The students who shared outreach and initiatives into the ily. Taylor has not decided a favorite his list, he plans on helping his for- ter. Luke is involved in several clubs their thoughts and resolutions will summer. “I plan to take a group of university or college for studies next mer coach Chris Barulic, currently on campus including the Green surely inspire and motivate readers students to Costa Rica on a mis- fall, but she plans to major in biol- director of boys physical education Club, focused on the environment, to come up with their own personal sion trip,” she said. “My peers and ogy with hopes of pursuing a career at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Del- and the Young Entrepreneur Club goals this special year, when spiri- I will be able to experience the love as a veterinarian one day. ray Beach. “I like coaching. I like that fosters interests and better un- tual and corporal works and acts of of God in a suffering community When asked about any New helping the kids especially with derstanding of business enterprise. mercy are especially encouraged and participate in works of mercy Year’s resolution, Taylor said she has leadership skills,” said Michael, He also enjoys sports and is a mem- along with growing in faith. toward those less fortunate than a spiritual goal, but it is a challenge adding that youngsters also develop ber of Cardinal Newman’s varsity Madison O’Loughlin, 16, is very ourselves.” to meet because most nights she is good character and sportsmanship basketball team. active and involved at John Carroll Scott Morgan, 18, a senior at John up late with studies and homework. through team sports and guidance. He and his parents are actively High School in Fort Pierce, where Carroll High School, is a member “I am trying to get to (7 a.m.) Mass Marjorie Burnside, 16, is a junior involved at St. Peter Parish in Jupi- she is in the 11th grade. The teen is of the school’s soccer and lacrosse every morning,” she said. “I have a at Cardinal Newman High School ter. He participates in the parish’s a member of the volleyball team, teams, and is involved with several hard time getting up.” However, she in West Palm Beach. She grew up annual toy drive for poor children earns high grades and participates school clubs including the National said she plans to change her sched- at St. Clare Parish in North Palm and this year he helped decorate the in various school clubs including Honor Society and student govern- ule to make it happen. “I will start Beach and attended school at Ro- parish Christmas tree. the National Honor Society. This ment association. He lives in Vero my homework earlier,” she said. sarian Academy in West Palm He has a New Year’s resolution year, she is aimed at participating Beach, where he is a member of St. “That might help. I really want to Beach. that involves his sister Grace, who in a bigger way in her parish, St. An- Helen Parish. try to attend Mass and spend more Marjorie is very active at her is in ninth grade. “When I was con- astasia in Fort Pierce. “With the coming of the new time with the Lord.” school and involved in the Nation- firmed in ninth grade, I really didn’t “My New Year’s resolution is year, I plan to grow my Catholic Michael Chiste is a senior at St. al Honor Society, Spanish Honor know what it was all about,” he said. to become more involved in our faith to the best of my ability,” said John Paul II Academy where he is Society and Key Club service pro- “Now, I am watching my sister get Catholic community,” she said. “My the young man who is a product president of the National Honor gram. She is also the only girl on the ready to be confirmed. I go to her goal is to bring the youths from our of Catholic education, having at- Society, a member of the math club school’s wrestling team. Her vision (religion) classes.” school and other local churches to- tended all Catholic schools. “One of and on the basketball team. Mi- is to study business and finance, but Luke attends weekly classes with gether. It would be great to be able the most important lessons I have chael grew up at St. Mark Parish does not know what university or Grace and now has a greater appre- to reach the youths in our commu- learned is to have a strong founda- and School in Boynton Beach be- college she will attend at this point. ciation for the sacrament of confir- nity and get them more involved tion of faith.” fore coming to St. John Paul II Acad- Her schedule this year is busy mation, part of faith development and to be able to (help them) further Scott hopes to get more involved emy. He still remains connected to with sports, studies and school and the process of becoming more their faith.” with his parish, helping out where former St. Mark classmates and clubs, but she is aimed at doing in communion with the Church Madison is a member of St. An- needed in outreach to others. “I teachers. more. “When there is a new year, community. astasia’s youth council. This month, firmly believe that I am connected He said that in his senior year, there are always a ton of goals you “It has me learning more about she worked with other council with God, but I also firmly believe he is faced with a hectic calendar of want to set for yourself,” she said. the sacrament. It has helped me members and organized a youth that I can strengthen my relation- activities and a busy schedule with “My resolution is to be more ac- develop my faith, seeing her go event at the parish and invited ship with God tenfold. I attend school and club meetings, basket- tive in the community. I want to be through it. I want to get more in- young people from San Juan Diego Mass every Sunday and pray to God ball practice and homework. He has more involved in my church com- volved as an adult in the Church. I Center in Fort Pierce, a Hispanic every night, so I plan to strengthen little free time, but his New Year’s munity. There are a lot of events go- want to be a living member of the ministry in the Diocese of Palm my relationship through action. I resolution is aimed at becoming ing on to feed the homeless. There Church,” said the young man who Beach linked to St. Anastasia. know that God will be with me in more involved with others through are clothes drives. Here at school hopes to study engineering at West The event included an afternoon my endeavors. I owe it to him to ac- service and fellowship. there are events.” Point Military Academy in New Mass followed by socializing. Madi- complish this task.” “I want to definitely make sure Marjorie is also aiming at mo- York this fall. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Who’s who in the local Church Father Son Linh Hoang blends Vietnamese and American heritages in ministry JIM DAVIS Florida Catholic correspondent

PORT ST. LUCIE | When he was younger, Son Linh Hoang liked jok- ing and laughing, dating and party- ing. So what was the attraction of wearing a priest’s collar? In a word, peace. “I loved to have parties, and dat- ing girls was fun,” acknowledged Father Hoang, pastor of St. Eliza- beth Ann Seton Parish in Port St. Lucie. “But at the end of the day I’d say, ‘That’s it? Is there something else?’ “Don’t get me wrong, I no doubt would have been a good husband and father,” he continued. “But God expected me to do something more: to be father to a parish.” Family life came naturally for Father Son Linh Hoang Father Hoang, 43. He was born one of five siblings in Hue, Vietnam. But his father’s sacrifices also gave him Q: Is it possible to say your most a heritage in America. memorable spiritual experience? His father served in a tank di- A: In Portland, Ore., when I first vision of the Vietnamese army, Father Son Linh Hoang blesses a dog during ceremonies at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish to mark the came to this country, I went to a defending the city during the war feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Vietnamese Mass. After the clergy there. After communist forces took put the body of Christ in my mouth, over the country in 1975, his father tions. The culture of his homeland Q: What’s your favorite part of Q: What’s your favorite type of I felt like it was something so beau- was sent to a re-education camp for still inspires his vocation, he said. being a priest? music? tiful, so precious; not only the taste, 12 years. Finally, the U.S. worked “In Asian culture, we really re- A: You get to know people and A: Country music. I like Blake but everything. I said to myself, out a deal to help pro-American spect people and have reverence be with people. Shelton. I also like modern music, “I’m not worthy of this,” and I start- families like his to immigrate. for elderly people. I recognize God like that of Celine Dion. ed crying. Every time I have a bad “They gave us a second life,” in every person I encounter.” Q: What’s the hardest part about day, I think of that. Because if God Father Hoang said. “My father be- being a priest? Q: What person do you admire gave me that moment, I don’t want longed to (America) because of Q: What have you done at St. A: Also people (laughs). When most? to let it go. what he did.” Elizabeth since you came? you’re married, you just have to an- A: Recently, Mother Teresa. And The family flew in 1994 to Port- A: Taking care of the building swer to your wife. But with a parish, in history, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Q: What advice would you offer land, Ore., but eventually fanned structure. The CCD building needs you have to answer to everyone like the Little Flower. Their way of life others who are considering the vo- out. Father Hoang’s youngest broth- to be fixed. I want to bring the chil- a wife (laughs). was simple. But simple things are cation? er is a doctor in Orlando; his other dren of the parish back here. The great in the eyes of God. A: Based on my experience, “Do brother is a computer engineer in diocese agrees with me on that. Q: What do you think is the big- it.” In the process of doing it, they’ll Jackson, Miss. gest challenge facing the Church Q: Is there one thing you would understand why I say it. If it’s in Father Hoang, however, moved Q: What’s your favorite part of today? change about yourself? you, let that first instinct guide you. to Miami to study for the priesthood American culture? A: Sometimes we let the media A: I’m a kind of short guy, 5 feet, at St. John Vianney College Semi- A: Vietnamese culture is more lead us into decisions that are not 4 inches. So if God could give me 5 Q: Do you have a motto, or a fa- nary. After graduation, he went to about community, always relat- guided by God. We don’t stick up inches, it would be nice. But God vorite Scripture verse? Notre Dame Seminary in New Or- ing to my parents. If you want to for what we believe. Not just on the didn’t want that. If I were tall, I A: “God is love,” from 1 John. n leans, earning a master’s degree in be clergy or a doctor, and your news, but also on Facebook and would not be a priest; I’d be a bas- theology in 2003. Ironically, he left parents don’t like that, you have a Twitter. Like whether we should ketball player (laughs). New Orleans because it had too hard time. That’s not wrong, but allow divorced people to receive many Vietnamese. sometimes it constrains your mind. Communion. The media can be a “I decided it wouldn’t be a good American culture is more individu- big factor in that. We need to let the environment,” he said. “I needed to alistic. It allows you to be who you Holy Spirit guide us, not the media. learn the (American) language and are. culture.” Q: What do you do on your day 2016 Jubilee Year After his ordination in May 2003, Q: What’s your biggest problem off? he served the Palm Beach Diocese with American culture? A: I like to go to Orlando and Pilgrimage to Italy at St. Joseph in Stuart, and then A: The same thing. It gets so take my mother shopping. I also served eight years at St. Bernadette individualistic, people don’t com- like playing golf. My handicap is 17. Hosted by Father Brian Campbell in Port St. Lucie. He was installed municate. At the parish level, when and Nawas International Travel this past October at St. Elizabeth. I want to do something, people talk Q: Do you have a favorite vaca- Besides his pastorate, Father Ho- about “my group.” What about the tion spot? ang serves with the diocesan pen- parish as a whole? Somehow, they A: Vietnam. I go back home and November 9-19, 2016 sion fund. forget the common good. visit my cousin and uncle.

Vietnamese communities have Rome • Assisi • Florence • Pompeii 35051-0122 grown in South Florida since his ar- Q: What did seminary not pre- Q: How about a favorite TV se- • Amalfi Coast • Monte Cassino rival, both in this diocese and in the pare you for? ries? Miami Archdiocese. Father Hoang A: You’re a 24-hour person. A: “The Big Bang Theory.” I’m a Contact: Father Campbell @ 561-798-5661 said he is occasionally asked to at- When you learn, it’s more about mathematics guy, so I like the sci- tend functions like Christmas and books, not reality. entists. Email for brochure: [email protected] New Year at Vietnamese congrega- 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Events celebrate unity among Christians LINDA REEVES feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul. rather than the common ground of the Florida Catholic staff “I believe it’s important be- which unites them.” cause it provides the opportunity This year’s unity week’s theme PALM BEACH GARDENS | At for all Christians to demonstrate is based on 1 Peter 2:9: “Called to least once a year, Christians come their love for God through com- proclaim the mighty acts of the together to pray for their unity as mon worship,” said Bob Laquerre, Lord.” Congregations and parishes believers and as followers of Je- an event coordinator who is a pa- all over the world come together for sus Christ. The annual Prayer for rishioner of Our Lady Queen of special ecumenical celebrations Carmelite Father John Horan Christian Unity Week is celebrated the Apostles in Royal Palm Beach. and prayer services. takes the pulpit Jan. 9 during Salesian Father Stephen Leake throughout the world traditionally “All too often, we focus on the dif- The men currently enrolled in installation ceremonies at St. speaks during his installation the week of Jan. 18-15, between the ferences that separate Christians the diocesan permanent deacon Jude Parish in Boca Raton. Mass Jan. 10 at St. Philip Benizi formation program are working (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Parish in Belle Glade. with area church communities to organize various services and ac- tivities at different churches here in the diocese. Events here are ex- tended beyond the actual week set Bishop Barbarito aside for the celebration. “The worship service provides Christians with the opportunity to installs two pastors dialogue, make friends and cele- brate our oneness with Christ who LINDA REEVES people of the communities that built his Church with living stones of the Florida Catholic staff he believed that the men will united together, not broken apart,” both “do a good job.” During the said Laquerre who is in the forma- PALM BEACH GARDENS | ceremonies, Father Horan and tion program. He encourages all Carmelite Father John Horan Father Leake each declared that to attend upcoming events this and Salesian Father Stephen as pastor they pledged to “always month. They include: Leake were officially installed as be a loving father, a gentle shep- • Prayer service: Jan. 23, 11 a.m., pastors here in the diocese this herd and teacher of the people to host St. Ann Church, 310 N. Olive month during two special Mass- lead them to Christ.” Ave., West Palm Beach. Lunch on es with formal ceremonies. Father Leake, who replaced the parish patio follows the service. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Salesian Father Greg Fishel, is a • Unity of Celebration and was main celebrant for the Mass native of Goldsboro, N.C., and ministry fair: Jan. 23, noon, host at St. Jude Parish Jan. 9 when Fa- was raised on the outskirts of Oceanview United Methodist ther Horan was installed as the New Orleans where he attended Church, 701 Ocean Drive, Juno new pastor. Bishop Barbarito in- a Salesian parish and Salesian- Beach. stalled Father Leake as leader of run high school. He entered the 33901-0122 For further event information, St. Philip Benizi Parish Jan. 10. Salesian formation program and call 561-775-9540 or visit www.dio- The importance of the two oc- was ordained Aug. 26, 2000. Be- cesepb.org/events. n casions was evident. People filled fore coming to Florida, he served the pews an hour before the cel- St. John Bosco Parish in Chicago ebrations. Both churches were as an associate pastor and youth standing-room-only, and the minister. Before that, he served Masses were faith-filled celebra- six years as director of the Sale- tions with inspiring music from sian initial formation commu- both choirs. nity in Orange, N.J. Bishop Barbarito recognized Father Horan grew up in Gar- both new pastors as “wonderful den City Park, N.Y. After com- priests.” He talked about Father pleting high school, he entered Horan’s Carmelite order and the Cathedral College Seminary recognized the Carmelite com- in Douglaston, N.Y., and pursued munity living in the Boca Raton studies at The Catholic Univer- area and all the good the reli- sity of American in Washing- gious priests do in the diocese ton, D.C. He was ordained to the and at St. Jude. Carmelite priests priesthood June 16, 1984. sat in the front pew of the church During his time as a priest, Fa- in support of Father Horan, and ther Horan has served parishes, members of his family sat nearby and been involved with devel- in front pews. opment and fundraising. He In Belle Glade, Bishop Bar- also worked with lay Carmelites, barito spoke about Father Leake’s performed retreat ministry and Salesian order and the good they served as a vocations director. do, following in the footsteps of He is not a newcomer to the founder Don Bosco, an Italian Diocese of Palm Beach. In July priest, who dedicated his life to 1991, he was part of the faculty at helping orphans and vulner- St. John Paul II Academy in Boca able children. Bishop Barbarito Raton where he served until Aug. recognized the many children 1, 1997. He was school president attending the Mass from the His- Aug. 1, 1994, to Aug. 1, 1997. He panic and Haitian communities was also a member of the dioc- there, and directed a few ques- esan liturgical commission Sept. tions at them. 1, 1994, to Aug. 1, 1997. He was 35280-0122 During each ceremony Bishop reassigned to the diocese Sept. 1, Barbarito entrusted the parishes 2015, to replace Carmelite Father to the new leaders, telling the Michael Kissane at St. Jude. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Campaign funds ‘Christ’s work’ in diocese Linda Reeves saying, “It has been the extraordi- parishes have left their respective of the Florida Catholic staff nary generosity of our faith families overages with the diocese over the that has enabled our diocese to con- years. PALM BEACH GARDENS | tinue its strong support of Catholic Donors who contribute $1,000 or Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito kicked Charities, make a significant in- 1 percent or more of their annual off the 2016 Diocesan Services Ap- vestment in the growth of our local income to the DSA automatically peal (DSA) this month during a seminary and direct new resources become a Diocesan Services Ap- dinner Jan. 13 for parish leader- into our family ministries. We are peal Partner. Those who contribute ship at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius all one family, experiencing the $2,500 and more become a Faith, Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. grace of God and sharing our gifts.” Hope, Charity or Joy Circle mem- The appeal is the primary source The 2016 campaign was an- ber. Generous donors will be recog- of funding for the diocese and the nounced during weekend Masses at nized during the year. ministries and programs that do parishes Jan. 16-17. The 2016 cam- Campaign organizers stress that Christ’s work through the local paign goal is $8.1 million, according all gifts to the campaign, no matter Church and touch thousands of to diocesan officials. A short video what size, are appreciated to help men, women and children from all focusing on how the DSA is a way in the many ministries, programs and walks of life. The theme of the cam- which the faithful can participate services that help continue to build paign this year is “We Are Called.” in supporting and doing works of the city of God here. Response to the 2015 campaign mercy during this Jubilee Year of Contributions can be made was very good. Over two thirds of Mercy will be shown during Masses safely online at dsa.diocesepb.org, the 53 parishes and missions of the at parishes Jan. 23-24. through a pledge, a one-time gift, diocese reached 100 percent of their As in the years past, any parish stock transfer, matching gift or appeal campaign goal last year or that exceeds its DSA goal has the credit or debit card. For more in- came very close to their target. opportunity to receive back up to formation, call 561-775-9590 or 561- Bishop Barbarito expressed his 50 percent of the overage at the end 775-9519. thanks and gratitude to generous of the campaign for unrestricted To learn more about the DSA supporters in a Jan. 8 statement, use. According to officials, several campaign, visit dsa.diocesepb.org n See the DSA special section in this issue, Pages B1-B4.

Newsbriefs Former Rosarian Vatican recognizes by appropriate Church authorities. Cor Unum is given authority to give Academy Cross Catholic approval to international charities meeting the standards to be labeled principal dies Outreach an authentic charity. Cross Catholic Sister Mary Rita Gleason, 96, Pope Francis has approved Cross Outreach, based in Boca Raton, is a formerly known as Sister Ann Catholic Outreach as an official nonprofit Catholic relief and devel- Catherine Gleason, died at the Catholic charity, and the organiza- opment ministry that provides food, Dominican Life Center in Adrian, tion is the first international charity shelter, medical care, water, educa- Mich., Dec. 26. She was in the granted this approval and recogni- tion, self-help programs, care for 79th year of her religious profes- tion by the Pontifical Council Cor orphans and emergency relief to the sion in the Adrian Dominican Unum for Human and Christian De- poor in countries around the world. Congregation. velopment. In November 2012, Pope The organization also provides pro- Sister Gleason, a native of Benedict issued an amendment to grams that feature an array of edu- Clayburg, N.Y., received a bach- canon law that requires Catholic cational and outreach opportuni- elor’s degree in Latin from Siena Religious sisters carry candles in procession at the start of a Mass charities to meet certain require- ties for individuals, organizations, Heights College (University) in celebrated by Pope Francis to mark the feast of the Presentation of ments and to be officially approved schools and parishes. Adrian and a master’s degree in the Lord Feb. 2, 2015. The Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica also marked the Spanish from Havana University World Day for Consecrated Life. (PAuL HARing | CnS) in Havana. For 25 years, she taught in celebration of the World Day for schools in Illinois and Florida Year of Consecrated Consecrated Life invites all to re- including Rosarian Academy in flect on the role of consecrated life St. Rita West Palm Beach, where she was Life ends within the Church and community. principal for six years. She also To commemorate the World Day Here in the Diocese of Palm Beach, served as principal at St. Patrick for Consecrated Life and the clos- consecrated men and women serve Annual High School in Miami for four ing of the Year of Consecrated Life, in various ministries and at parishes years. Sister Gleason served as a Holy Hour is planned for Feb. 7, and schools. Consecrated men and provincial of St. Rose of Lima 2:30 p.m., at Mary Immaculate Par- women dedicate their entire life to Festival Province for six years before re- ish, 500 Spencer Drive, West Palm service, prayer and following in the turning to education, serving at Beach. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito footsteps of Jesus Christ, touching February 4-7, 2016 Siena Heights College (Univer- will be present, and all religious many lives along the way. Thursday-Sunday sity), and St. Catharine College sisters, brothers and order priests, For more information, call 561- in St. Catharine, Ky. She became and laity are invited to attend. The 775-9554. Festival Schedule • Family Friendly • Bake Sale a resident of the Dominican Life Thurs. 6-10 p.m. • Rides • Vendors Center in Adrian in 2000. • Wristbands • Raffles Sister Gleason is survived by Fri. 5-10 p.m. • Entertainment • Bingo/Bunko one sister, Patricia Jean Ferrin of Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. • Festival Food Weston, Fla., cousins, and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was Sun. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Free Admission • Free Parking celebrated for Sister Gleason Dec. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Free Entertainment

30 at St. Catherine Chapel. She St. Rita Catholic Church 34509-0122 was buried in the congregation 13645 Paddock Drive • Wellington, FL 33414 • 561-793-8544 cemetery. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016

Feb. 27, 10:30, St. Lucie Parish, • Day of reflection: Feb. 3, 10 DIOCESAN EVENTS 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. TV MASS FYI a.m. “Removing the plank from Lucie. Anniversary Masses celebrate Sunday televised Mass airs 9 a.m. To find more information on events, our eyes.” Presenter: Deacon Bob Divorce survival ministry marriage and honor married Rodriguez. Cost: $30. Reservations program: Parishes in the on CW34 WTVX. Produced by the please visit www.diocesepb.org/ couples celebrating 25, 40, 50 and diocesan Office of Communications. events or www.catholiccharitiesdpb. required. Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week more years. Main celebrant: Bishop program features 30-minute Questions: www.diocesepb.org/tv- org/events. • Day or evening of reflection: Gerald M. Barbarito. Reception Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday, 10 DVD segments on challenges of a Mass or 561-775-9529. To support with cake follows. Contact your a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30. broken marriage. For the recently parish or the diocesan Office of the televised Mass or to request a separated and divorced and those proceeds benefit St. Clare School Reservations required. Please Family Life and Marriage: 561-775- free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or and funding technology in the indicate day or evening event divorced for many years. Sponsored 9557, [email protected]. Office of Communications, 9995 N. by Office of Marriage and Family school’s art media center. 561-282- when reserving. Life. Registration suggested; space Catholic Charities: Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm 8968. • Scripture retreat: Feb. 12-14, limited. 561-632-2689 or 561-818- For calendar of events visit www. Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Stations of the Cross to pray led by Passionist Father Don Senior. 4728. For program information catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. for priests of the diocese: Jan. “We believe in the resurrection and locations, 561-775-9557. • Rosary gathering: First 30, 8:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. of the dead and life everlasting: Raton. St. Mark Parish choir will 2015-2016 School of Christian Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Biblical reflections.” Cost: $225. perform “Les Miserables.” Cost: Formation classes: Classes and Women’s Center in West Palm Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-622- Registration and deposit required. $40 per person. 561- 244-7627, 561- programs offered in English and Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, 2565. • Day of reflection: March 2, 10 752-2988. Spanish. To learn more about West Palm Beach. Led by Respect Pro-life ministry benefit: a.m.-2:30 p.m., with Dominican locations and schedules, visit www. Life Office. 561-360-3330. St. Vincent Ferrer jubilee Feb. 8, PGA Country Club and Sister Roberta Popara. “Our human diocesepb.org/schools-of-christian- • Rosary prayer gathering: gala: Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Delray Resort, Palm Beach Gardens. Guest suffering and the God of love.” formation or call 561-775-9544. Jan. 22, 11 a.m., 1916 County Beach Marriott, 101 N. Ocean Blvd., speaker: Jim Sedlak, founder Reservations required. Cost: $30. Delray Beach. Celebration of 60th Permanent deacon Courthouse, 300 N. Dixie Highway, of Stop Planned Parenthood • Charismatic retreat: March 18- anniversary of St. Vincent Ferrer applications available: Men West Palm Beach. Prayer led by International (STOPP). Proceeds 20, led by Carol Razza and center School and 75th anniversary of the interested in applying to become a Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito for benefit God’s Resources, a pro-life team. Cost: $210. Registration and parish. 561-276-6892. permanent deacon of the Diocese the protection of the unborn ministry dedicated to providing deposit required. of Palm Beach are asked to speak on the 43rd anniversary of Roe “Sensational 60s” dinner free pregnancy tests, counseling • Holy Week retreat, March to their pastors for permission v. Wade, the Supreme Court dance: Jan. 23, 6 p.m., American and ultrasounds by trained nurses 23-27, led by retreat team. Theme: to apply and download the decision that legalized abortion. Polish Club, 4725 Lake Worth Road, working from mobile facilities at “Be merciful as your Father.” Call application from the diocesan Sponsored by Respect Life Office. Greenacres. Hosted by St. Thérèse various locations. 772-919-2555. for cost. website, www.diocesepb.org/ Free bus transportation from de Lisieux Council of Catholic Catholic Grandparents deacon-formation. Deadline for various locations. Riders are Women. Tickets: $35 per person, Association chapter meeting: next year’s class is Jan. 31. 561-775- encouraged to bring lunch and includes dinner, dancing and Feb. 9, 10 a.m., Ascension ANNOUNCEMENTS 9540 or [email protected]. drink. For details, map and parking raffles. 561-352-9991, egesacion@ Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, aol.com. Mass and recognition to the instructions: 561-360-3330, www. Boca Raton. All grandparents Catholic Days at the Capitol: vocation of married life: Jan. 23, catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Free concert: Jan. 24, 3 p.m., are invited. Morning includes Feb. 16-18, Tallahassee. Florida 4:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius • Catholic Days at the Capitol: St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity fellowship, prayer and discussion. Catholics are invited to meet state Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Feb. 16-18, State Capitol, 400 S. Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-734-5308. legislators to promote legislation Beach Gardens. Main celebrant: Monroe St., Tallahassee. Gathering Featured guests: Alfonso Lopez, Family conference: Feb. 20, that supports teachings of the Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. of Catholics from around the violinist and concert master of the Palm Beach County Convention Church. Highlight: Red Mass Includes a blessing of babies in state and Florida’s bishops to Venezuela Symphony Orchestra, Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., concelebrated by the Florida the womb to honor the gift of advocate for laws that protect and and Dr. Michelle Tabor, pianist. 561- West Palm Beach. “Family Fully bishops. Cost: $170 per person, new life. Hosted by the diocesan defend human life and dignity. 626-8626. Alive in Christ,” presented by includes transportation and Office of Marriage and Family Life. Transportation available, but Academic evening: Jan. 25, Catholic Men for Jesus Christ hotel. Deadline: Feb. 2. 772-342- Reception follows. 561-775-9557. space is limited. Deadline: Feb. 7:30 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul of Florida. Guest speakers: Lila 0837, bmckinley@diocesepb. Workshops for extraordinary 2. 561-775-9598, 772-342-0837, Regional Seminary, 10701 S. Rose and Deacon Harold Burke- org, 561-360-3330, dkazimir@ ministers of holy Communion: or [email protected] Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Guest Sivers. Performances by juggling catholiccharitiesdpb.org. For both new and experienced or 561-360-3330 or dkazimir@ speaker: Cardinal Sean O’Malley. entertainer Paul Ponce. Ike Women’s spiritual ministers. Call parish office to make catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Learn Open to the public. 561-732-4424. Ndolo and his band will perform conference: March 19, 8 a.m., reservations with the diocesan more at www.flaccb.org/catholic- Quarter auction: Jan. 29, 6-9 for youths. Conference ends Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Liturgy Office. days-at-the-capitol. p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 shortly before 4 p.m. with Mass 9999 Military Trail, Palm Beach celebrated by Bishop Gerald • Jan. 23, St. Martin de Porres S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. Gardens. Mass with main celebrant M. Barbarito. Cost: $10 per Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Auction items from local vendors. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, person; $25 per family. www. Jensen Beach. COMMUNITY 772-335-2385. sacrament of reconciliation, rosary, Mardi Gras carnival: Jan. catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida. adoration and talks. Guest speaker: • Feb. 20, St. Patrick Parish, EVENTS org/. ValLimar Jansen, singer and 13591 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm 29, noon-11 p.m.; Jan. 30, 1-11 Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 storyteller. Early registration: $30, Beach Gardens. Ascension young adults p.m.; Jan. 31, 1-8 p.m., St. Clare School, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., 8177 includes continental breakfast and Diocesan Wedding group meeting: Mondays, 7 p.m., North Palm Beach. Rides, midway Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with lunch. Patti Amann, 561-662-4780; Anniversary Masses: Feb. 13, St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity games and booths with vendors. others for the end of abortion. 561- Vivian Rogers, 561-799-1975. 10:30 a.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Local band performances nightly. 347-1636. Catholic radio stations are W. Lantana Road, Lantana; and All young adults are invited and welcome. 561-626-8626 or nicole@ Admission is free. Food, game Prayer gathering: Fridays, available through the radio, stpatrickchurch.org. and ride tickets can be purchased 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A the Internet and application downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 Benefit dinner and concert: at the event and discounted ride Woman’s World Medical Center FM, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP Jan. 22, 6-9 p.m., Ascension Parish, tickets are available for purchase that offers abortion services, 503 S. (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca at the school before Jan. 29. Total 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast rosary group leads rosary recitation and WDMC (920 AM, www. for the end of abortion. 772-465- divinemercyradio.com). 8298. Pro-life radio talk show: Community Business Directory Pray the rosary for life: Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just 11 a.m., Catholic radio station north of the Wellington Regional WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 ATTORNEYS Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour Blvd., Wellington. All invited to program featuring commentary, Broward Monument pray for the end of abortions. 561- news, features and guests from 784-0689. the local area and from across the Preserving the memory William E. Boyes nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo of your loved one John Farina and Duane Berreth, directors of Boyes & Farina, P.A. (Then the Florida Catholic RETREATS/DAYS the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort 1227 S. Andrews Ave. • Wills, trusts and guardianship is perfect for you!) Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 litigation OF PRAYER tune in online at www.wjppfm. • Estate and trust planning and com. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual administration Monthly listing for Women of Grace ministry PhONE: Center: Retreats and programs program is seeking volunteers 954-523-7199 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 available for clergy, religious, men, to facilitate study programs for Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 women, married couples, singles FAx: English-speakers and also for 561-694-7979 only and people in recovery programs. 954-761-8174 $55 Spanish-speakers. Training sessions 34707-0122 561-694-7980 Season theme: “Be Merciful as are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish TOLL FREE: [email protected] Your Father.” Reservations required ministry buildings, 319 S.W. Third www.boyesandfarina.com except when stated. Location: 1-800-997-7199 Street, Boca Raton. Registration: 1-888-275-9953 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or www.browardmonuments.com The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that Contact Jane Radetsky: Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. should not be based solely upon ad vertise ments. [email protected]. 407-373-0075 ourladyofflorida.org: BRONZE – GRANITE Before you decide, ask an attorney to send you free • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, written information about his or her qualifications [email protected] MEMORIAL and PLAQUES and experience. 4-5 p.m., main chapel. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

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, send me more information about the only NOTICE Catholic Cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Month’s Mind Requiem Masses are held Name: ______on the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in our outdoor chapel. Prayers Address: ______during these Requiem Masses are offered ______for those who have been laid to rest during the previous month, all of the deceased Phone: ______at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Email: ______and all of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. FloridaCatholic Parish: ______10941 Southern Blvd. • Rte 98 • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 www.thefloridacatholic.org 35205-0122 33678-0122 WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Jan. 22, 2016 B2 Diocese of Palm Beach | 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal 2016 APPEAL

A message We are called from Bishop to serve God by serving others Barbarito “Service doesn’t stop “Each day what is our call? My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, at the office each day. Are we called to help our God doesn’t want children, or to do As one family, “We Are Called” to participate you to be something in in our Catholic faith through acts of faith and mercy, and to provide charitable, educational selfish. He our job? We and pastoral ministries puts us are called to for our brothers and all here do it because sisters in the Diocese of Palm Beach. to help that’s what each Jesus wants us to I pray you will join other to do. So we have to answer the me and renew your make it to the next day.” call. Each and every day.” commitment to the Church and support Sgt. Rick D. Kit J. the 2016 Diocesan Law Enforcement Officer Proud Grandmother of six Services Appeal.

In this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, we are called to be merciful. In service and sacrifice, we answer the call. Your gift to the DSA demonstrates love and concern for others, as well as providing essential ministries, programs and services that continue only with your support.

With support for the DSA and the good works it makes possible, let us continue to be the missionary disciples our Holy Father, Pope Francis, asks us to be.

In our words and through our deeds, may we continue to proclaim the joy of the Gospel and bring hope to those in need. Thank you, and may God bless you! With every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, ‘In this Jubilee... make fruitful the mercy of God’

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito — Pope Francis Bishop of Palm Beach B3 Diocese of Palm Beach | 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal 2016 APPEAL

People who exemplify leadership generosity are invited to be DSA Partners. Two things happen before a person becomes a DSA partner: First, the person has received an abundance of blessings in his or her life. Second, the person hears the voice of the Lord and responds to God’s call for his purpose — to help others.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35 Become a Partner CIRCLES OF FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY AND JOY Those who pledge $1,000 or 1 percent or more of their annual income to the DSA each year become DSA supported programs, services, Ministries DSA Partners and are recognized during the year. In Catholic Charities • Rachel’s Cultural Ministries to the USCCB addition, opportunities for membership in Circles of • Birthline/Lifeline Vineyard • Hispanic Ministry • Legal Services Pregnancy • Respect Life • School of • Information Faith, Hope, Charity and Joy are listed below. Care Centers • Samaritan Christian Technology • Catholic Center/ Formation • Benefits Services Four DSA Partners Circles have been established: Relief Services Transitional • Support to • Vicar for • Counseling Housing Haitian Ministries Religious Services Catholic Education • Support to Women • Elder Affairs and Faith Diocesan Vocation, • Guardianship Formation Mission Parishes Seminary and Training • Liturgy Marriage and Diaconate • Hunger, • Superintendent Family Life Formation Homeless of Schools • Tribunal • Permanent Outreach Office • Family Life Deacon • Immigration • Religious • Youth Ministry Formation Legal Services Education • Natural Family • Permanent • Interfaith Health Office Planning Deacons and Wellness • Catholic School • Campus • Seminary • Parish Social Management Ministry Support Ministry Office Support Services • Clergy Services • Prison Ministry Communications • Bishop and • Office of • Refugee • Florida Catholic Chancery Ecumenical and Resettlement • TV Mass Office Interreligious and Human • National Relations Trafficking Assessments DSA.DIOCESEPB.ORG Diocese of Palm Beach | 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal B4 2016 APPEAL

F.A.Q: Diocesan Services Appeal

What is the Diocesan Services Appeal? The Diocesan Services the Donate Now button on our website, DSA.DIOCESEPB.ORG. If you are a Appeal (DSA) is the annual fundraising campaign for the five-county Diocese registered parishioner you will receive a letter in the mail from Bishop Barbarito of Palm Beach in which the faithful are asked by our Bishop to support our in January with a return envelope to donate, or at in-pew weekend Jan. 30- local Church. Your support stretches beyond the individual parishes and 31 or Feb. 6-7 at your parish. You may also send a check to the diocesan funds ministries of the Diocese. The DSA reminds us that we are all part of office made out to the Diocesan Services Appeal. Remember to mention the Catholic family and that we are invited to support not just our individual your parish so your parish can reach its goal. You may also consider donating parishes, but our Diocese as well. Without this appeal, the Diocese simply gifts of stock by contacting the Development Office, or a matching gift by could not carry out its pastoral ministry and programs. contacting your employer if they provide a matching gift program.

What programs does the Diocesan Services Appeal Is my donation tax deductible? Yes, every gift donated to the Diocese is tax deductible and we will send you a tax receipt at the end of support? The DSA has eight areas of ministry it supports throughout the year for any gift +$250 or by request. the Diocese. It provides support to Catholic Charities, Vocations, Seminarians, Diaconate Formation, Catholic Education, Cultural Ministries, Communications, Marriage and Family Life, and Chancery/Support Services. What is the difference between a pledge and a one- Under these overarching programs there are many forms of support from time gift? A one-time gift is exactly that, you give one donation for the prison ministry and respect for life to marriage counseling and homeless whole year. A pledge on the other hand is an opportunity to give through outreach. All the money donated to the DSA stays within the Diocese and installments throughout the year. It is generally a pre-determined amount supports ministries in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian per month for the 10-month time frame. Since you are giving over time it’s an River counties. opportunity to build your giving into your budget. The goal is for all Catholics to prayerfully consider a donation in accordance with the gifts God has How can I donate? There are many ways to donate to the DSA. given them. The easiest way to donate is online right now with a credit card by clicking

How you can help Making a gift is easy and all funds raised through the DSA are used to support the shared ministries of the Diocese. Your gift enables us to continue to offer many ministries and services that benefit thousands and are vital to our community. HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT: You can make your gift in the following ways: • Pledge • Matching Gift Diocese of Palm Beach • One-Time Gift • Via Credit or Debit Card P.O. Box 109650, • Stock Transfer • Online at: dsa.diocesepb.org Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-9650 Phone: 561-775-9590; Fax: 561-799-9527 www.thefloridacatholic.org | Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Thanking Volunteers Behind-the-scenes workers honored Bob Reddy with pride throughout the Mass of the Florida Catholic staff and at a reception afterward. Some noted they don’t volunteer Bonita Springs | There is to be recognized but are moti- a group of people who serve the vated by the love of Christ in their Catholic Church with little or no own heart and the need to share fanfare: They are called volun- that love with others. teers. Each volunteer present re- That word has a different ceived a commemorative pin meaning to many. It could be an signifying the thanks of Bishop usher who greets the faithful and Bishop Frank J. Dewane thanks assists them in finding a place the volunteers of the Diocese to sit. Or perhaps it’s someone of Venice during a Mass in their who helps organize and distrib- honor Jan. 16 at St. Leo the Great ute food to needy families. Some Parish in Bonita Springs. distribute Holy Communion in Church or to the homebound, or maybe they sing in the choir. Dewane and Diocese for their Others find different ways to help sacrifice for the Church and oth- by standing vigil and praying for ers. Some of those present had life, or by visiting the incarcerat- been to previous celebrations ed to spread the word of the Lord. and proudly wore past pins in ad- The Diocese of Venice, its dition to the new one. Above, volunteers parishes and related entities Parish groups ranged in size from St. Leo the rely on these countless volun- from one or two to a dozen or so. Great Parish in teers to make a difference in the A group from St. James Parish Bonita Spings pose with Bishop lives of the faithful each day. To in Lake Placid and St. Margaret Frank J. Dewane say thank you and honor volun- Parish in Clewiston travelled the following a teers throughout the Diocese of farthest. There were also groups Mass in honor Venice, Bishop Frank J. Dewane present who volunteer for the of all diocesan celebrated a Mass Jan. 16 at St. Diocese directly, Catholic Chari- volunteers Jan. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita ties, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 16 at the parish. Springs. Retreat Center, Prison Outreach At left, anners are Bishop Dewane personally and Respect Life. Because of the brought forward thanked the volunteers — those close proximity, St. Leo the Great at the opening present and those who couldn’t Parish had the largest group. of the Jan. 16 be at the Mass — for their dedi- Following the Mass, parish Mass celebrated cation and commitment to serv- group photos were taken with in honor of the ing the Church, noting that it Bishop Dewane and there was a volunteers of the is appropriate to take time out reception in the Parish Life Cen- diocese. (PHOTOS and express appreciation for all ter. n BY BOB REDDY| Fc) that they do to bring the Light of Christ to others. In his homily Bishop Dewane compared vol- unteers to St. John the Baptist in that they also prepare the way of the Lord by so much of what they do. As a sign of how much the volunteers mean to them, more than 20 priests concelebrated the Mass on a Saturday morning, one of the busiest days at a parish. “While impossible to calcu- late the value of a particular vol- unteer or volunteers as a whole, your suport of the Diocese and your parishes means so much to me and to your priests,” the Bish- op continued. “The benefits are much more than monetary; they are transcendent. It is through the acts of kindness and works of mercy that you do which helps to prepare the way for others to fol- low the Lord.” The volunteers were beaming Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass in honor of all diocesan volunteers Jan. 16 at St. Leo the Great Parish Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Circus Mass celebrated in Sarasota

Pastoral workers ‘It is through the and he was joined by some of the sacraments that we many priests who offer spiritual gather for blessings and pastoral support to circus and each make a particular travelling workers throughout the in year ahead country in a specialized ministry. commitment to follow During the Mass, Bishop De- BoB reDDy Jesus. This commitment wane said these pastoral workers of the Florida Catholic staff offer a unique but “vital outreach goes beyond Sunday within the Church. It is appropri- SaraSota | There is a seg- Mass. Be sure to carry ate to honor the travelling people as ment of the Catholic population well as their pastoral workers who that struggles to stay connected to the gifts the sacraments have dedicated their lives to this a Diocesan Church. With this in important ministry.” mind, there is a group of dedicated provide with you each In addition, Bishop Dewane said pastoral workers who ensure these day.’ the availability of the sacraments individuals receive the sacraments for people who are on the road for and maintain a connection to their Bishop Frank J. Dewane much of the year is an important Faith. connection to Holy Mother Church. Each year, these pastoral work- The commitment they make to stay ers, under the direction of the U.S. gram Coordinator for the PCMRT, connected should serve as an ex- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ said the annual meeting was vital ample to others who have a home Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in to ensure that, no matter where they parish to attend each week. the Church, Subcommittee on the are, the needs of the faithful are “It is through the sacraments that Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees met. “The wide reach of this minis- we each make a particular com- and Travelers (PCMRT), come to try is impressive as is the commit- mitment to follow Jesus,” Bishop Sarasota for an annual gathering to ment of the pastoral workers who Dewane continued. “This commit- review the past year and plan for the are on the road for many weeks of ment goes beyond Sunday Mass. coming year. the year.” Be sure to carry the gifts the sacra- The meeting brought together The priests who are part of the ments provide with you each day.” those who minister to circus work- ministry celebrate Masses, per- Because of its nearly 90-year ers, racing circuits, travelling enter- form Baptisms, funerals, marriages connection to the circus, Sarasota tainment shows, airports, sports, and everything else a parish priest became the natural location for the and many others. The gathering might do, but all while in a different annual PCMRT gathering. It was was held at St. Martha Parish in city each week. The PCMRT works shortly after St. Martha Parish was downtown Sarasota, which has the to have a priest, or other spiritual founded in 1927 that its long asso- distinction of being designated the support such as deacons, religious ciation with the Ringling Bros. Cir- “National Circus Parish.” Bishop or lay faithful, available to travel cus began, as Sarasota became the Frank J. Dewane is the Episcopal with these groups and/or to have winter quarters for the circus. In Advisor for the PCMRT. someone responsible for their pas- fact, winter performances helped The group met for several days toral needs through the year. raise the money to build the current to coordinate efforts and address The annual meeting culminated church. One of the stained-glass issues that might come up in the with a closing Mass Jan. 10. Bishop windows in the church is dedicated Bishop Frank J. Dewane is the main celebrant for the annual Circus coming year. David Corrales, Pro- Dewane was the main celebrant to the Ringling family. n Mass Jan. 10 at St. Martha Parish in Sarasota. (BOB REDDY | FC) COMMENTARY Catholic Schools Week set for Jan. 31-Feb. 6 Dr. Vicki Parks the Holy Door of Mercy, which is elementary schools, three high rently enrolling for the 2016-2017 Special to the Florida Catholic located there and is in place during schools, and one special-needs school year and many grades are this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of school. Each of these schools pro- filling up fast. For information Venice | Students in the Dio- Mercy. vides a high-quality Catholic edu- about diocesan Catholic schools, cese of Venice will be celebrating As a way of showing appreciation cation that is centered on the Gos- visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Catholic education with schools to those veterans who serve our na- pel message of Jesus Christ and pro- education/general-info. n across the nation from Jan. 30 to tion, some students in the Diocese vides a holistic approach educating Feb. 5 during Catholic Schools will be creating and decorating our youth. Parks is the Diocese of Venice As- Week. cards that will be distributed at area Check your local Catholic school sociate Superintendent and can be This annual event designates Veterans Administration hospitals. for a list of Catholic Schools Week reached at parks@dioceseofvenice. each day of that week to honor and At its heart, Catholic Schools activities. Schools are also cur- org or 941-484-9543. celebrate those who enrich the Week is about raising awareness lives and deepen the faith of the about the benefits of Catholic edu- 34831-0122 children, including those in each cation while having fun. To do school’s parish, community, school See Catholic Schools Week special this, St. Francis Xavier in Fort My- section, Pages C1-C16 and nation. The week includes ers will hold its annual school field at Englewood Elks Lodge Masses, school open houses and a day, with older students assisting 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood, FL variety of activities honoring Catho- For example, Epiphany Cathe- the younger ones in challenges. Elks Lodge: 941-474-1404 lic education. The theme for 2016 is dral Catholic School in Venice will St. Martha Catholic School and “Catholic Schools: Communities of welcome the mayor of Venice as he Dreams Are Free Catholic School Saturday, Feb. 6 Faith, Knowledge and Service.” proclaims the week. The students in Sarasota will enjoy a special per- Activities at diocesan Catholic at Incarnation Catholic School in formance by “Mr. Spooner,” a faith- 5-9 p.m. schools will encompass everything Sarasota will take time out to tour based musician. E.F.O. - Eddie Forman Orchestra from crazy sock days to student- Epiphany Cathedral and learn the The Diocese of Venice has 14 $16 per ticket advance - $18 at the door • Cash or Money Order teacher challenges; science projects significance of the stained-glass Catholic schools to serve our chil- Doors and Kitchen will be open at 4:30 p.m. – Food Available to sport competitions. windows while also learning about dren. Of these 14, there are 10 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Vigil voices opposition of death penalty

BoB Reddy penalty. ecutions in Florida beginning with of the Florida Catholic staff Similar prayer vigils took place Oscar Bolin. at Sacred Heart Parish in Punta In the letter, Sheedy stated while Port Charlotte | To advo- Gorda, St. Katharine Drexel Parish the bishops sympathize with the cate for a higher and more civil form in Cape Coral, San Pedro Parish in profound pain of the victims of bru- of justice and renounce the death North Port and Our Lady of Mount tal crimes, another death, however, penalty, many people gathered Jan. Carmel in Osprey. does not provide true healing for 7 to pray and reflect on the lives be- At Sacred Heart, Marietta Jae- those who mourn. ing taken by the state of Florida. ger Lane, a parishioner, spoke out “By ending the use of the death Prayer services and vigil coincid- against the death penalty as she penalty, we would take an impor- ed with the execution of Oscar Ray recounted the horrible events sur- tant step to abandon the culture of Bolin Jr., who was put to death for a rounding the abduction and death death and embrace the culture of 1996 murder. of her daughter while on a family life,” Sheedy wrote. “Our society is During a prayer service at St. vacation in Montana in the early increasingly aware of the flaws in Charles Borromeo Parish in Port 1970s. the application of the death penalty, Charlotte, those gathered held can- Lane said she does not under- which is inconsistent, arbitrary and dles to represent the 25 men from stand when people seek retribution too often applied in error. We note within the Diocese of Venice who through the death penalty. “That is that last year, our nation marked a are currently on death row. There not our place. God said, ‘Vengeance The faithful gather Jan. 7 at Sacred Heart Parish in Punta Gorda for 25-year low in executions. Florida are 385 men and five women on is mine.’ Who are we to seek that?” a prayer vigil to end the death penalty. (BOB REDDY | FC) was one of only six states to carry death row. The evening included The vigils are part of a statewide out executions last year, and contin- appropriate readings, and prayer effort to change the law in Florida in the ruling may only be a tempo- which includes a judge’s ruling. ues to lead the nation in the number petitions for the victims and ag- hopes of abolishing the death pen- rary delay in executions, versus an In a Jan. 5 letter on behalf of the of death row exonerations.” n gressor and their families, for our alty here. A Jan. 12 U.S. Supreme ending of them. The ruling stated bishops of Florida, Michael Sheedy, society which continues to impose Court decision cast doubt on the that a jury alone should determine executive director of the Florida To learn more about the Florida violence in return for violence, and continuation of the death penalty in whether the death penalty is im- Conference of Catholic Bishops, ap- bishops’ position on the death for an end to the use of the death Florida, but experts cautioned that posed, versus the current process pealed to Gov. Rick Scott to stop ex- penalty, visit www.flaccb.org. Prayers to end abortion not affected by rain

BoB Reddy several other priests, braved the teachings of Jesus, who said that of the Florida Catholic staff storm because they knew it was we must all be a voice for the important to stand vigil as it was voiceless. The unborn are among SaraSota | In a driving the day of the week in which the the most vulnerable and voice- rainstorm, the Hail Mary could facility does abortions. The vigil less among us. be clearly heard from people Jan. takes place in front of Planned “We have to continue to be a 15 who were peacefully praying Parenthood because that orga- voice for the unborn,” the Bishop to seek an end to abortion in the nization is the largest abortion continued. “We stand for them. United States. provider in the United States. In doing so we reflect the light This hardy and drenched Prior to the prayer vigil, Bish- and love of Christ. We stand vigil group walked around the region- op Dewane celebrated Mass at on that sidewalk knowing Christ al headquarters of Planned Par- nearby St. Martha Parish. He is by our side.” enthood in downtown Sarasota, said in this modern world, most Standing vigil in front of the carrying umbrellas and signs people are focused on their own Planned Parenthood is nothing calling for women to choose rights and they believe they have new for Lisa Freund of Our Lady life. About 100 people, includ- no responsibility for others. Of Queen of Martyrs Parish in Sara- ing Bishop Frank J. Dewane and course, this goes contrary to the sota, who first did so in October during 40 Days for Life. Since then, she goes when she can. “I needed to be here,” Freund said. “The rain is cleansing and really nothing compared to saving the life of an unborn child. I pray that a mother sees our resolve standing in the rain and praying. It’s really wonder- ful that we are here together. I pray for those mothers. I pray for those babies.” While there is a prayer vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood each Friday, the annual Mass was also to commemorate the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision that opened the door for abor- tion in the United States. Since that decision on Jan. 22, 1973, more than 55 million babies have been aborted. A group of more than 200 from 35144-0122 the Diocese of Venice, including Bishop Dewane, participated in People brave the heavy rain to pray for an end to abortion Jan. 15 the National March for Life in in front of the regional headquarters of Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22. n Sarasota. (BOB REDDY | FC) Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 Workshop enlightens parents Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

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Diane L. GooDman qualified parishes and individuals Library hours are Special to the Florida Catholic to host meetings, workshops, book clubs, movies and other functions. Wednesday and Port Charlotte | Most There is a bookstore which contains Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. people are unaware of a hidden a variety of items available for pur- gem within the Diocese of Venice: chase. Lastly, inside the large lobby Visit the library or the Anne Nevins Diocesan Library, of the library is the “Holy Grounds contact the library located just north of Port Charlotte Café.” Its bar and seating areas can in the Lake Suzy area. provide small groups visiting the li- manager at 941-766- The library, named in honor of brary with coffee and doughnuts or the mother of the late Bishop John wine and cheese. 7334 during library hours J. Nevins, was organized to support The library’s catalog (OPAC) or email goodman@ the curriculum and research needs can be accessed online at http:// for the Institute for Catholic Studies annenevinsdiocesanlib.booksys. institute-dov.org. and Formation. net/. Diocesan staff, Institute stu- From its humble beginnings dents and individuals whose par- in a small, unused office on cam- ishes maintain subscriptions to pus, the library has expanded to the Institute are entitled to borrow a 3,000-square-foot building of its library materials free of charge. own, housing more than 13,000 Others may obtain a library card books, periodicals and audiovisual and borrowing privileges by paying materials. a one-time membership fee of $15. The bulk of the collection con- Contact the library for more infor- sists of materials on Christianity, mation. the Bible, theology and Christian Library hours are Wednesday denominations, specifically Ca- and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit tholicism. It also includes items in the library or contact the library other related areas such as world manager at 941-766-7334 during religion, philosophy, history, social library hours or email goodman@ sciences, law, literature and science. institute-dov.org. Library staff The library also maintains a collec- would especially like to hear from tion of about 250 books, periodicals volunteer-minded individuals who and AV materials devoted to works would be interested in starting a by and about Catholic monk, poet Friends of the Library group to run and mystic Thomas Merton. the bookstore and develop other ac- The library provides space for tivities for the library. n Congratulations

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Left and above, people closely examine a replica of the Shroud of Turin during a presentation on the history of the Shroud Jan. 14 at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish in Bradenton. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Shroud mysteries revealed BoB Reddy real,” he said. “However, the evi- punishment and brutality of his Russ Breault of the Florida Catholic staff dence is very compelling in favor death. We are forgiven for our sins gives a of its authenticity. Let us follow the and welcomed into Heaven thanks presentation on the | For two hours, clues.” to that sacrifice. It makes me want Bradenton history of the more than 500 people were mes- Throughout the evening Breault to believe.” Shroud of merized by the history and mystery shared various scientific research Others were totally convinced Turin Jan. 14 that surrounds the Shroud of Tu- that has been conducted on the by the shroud’s authenticity by the at Ss. Peter rin during a presentation that took linen and cited passages in the end of the evening. George Ryan of and Paul place Jan. 14 at Ss. Peter and Paul Gospels to help tell the story. Com- Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles said, the Apostles the Apostles Parish in Bradenton. pelling evidence leans toward “We have been blessed by some- Parish in Russ Breault, an international it being the “true” shroud, but thing that cannot be completely Bradenton. expert and founder of the Shroud of Breault wants people to decide for explained by science. That is what Turin Education Project Inc., spoke themselves. is called faith and I have the faith.” about the shroud and encouraged “This is strong scientific and his- Ryan referred to the presenta- people to examine a full-sized rep- torical research and evidence to tion when Breault said, “Prominent lica that was available for viewing in argue with that it is the real shroud, scientists have ruled out the shroud the back of the hall. and arguments and research that as being an artwork and the blood- Breault initially spoke about go the other way. No one will ever stains on the cloth appear to be the debate on whether or not this know for sure,” he said. from actual wounds.” shroud is the “true burial cloth of Gloria Palmieri of Holy Cross Other details in the scientific re- a believer.” throughout my lifetime and be- Jesus” or an elaborate hoax created Parish in Palmetto said she has search and historical record tipped Others left with much to think yond.” n by an unknown person or persons always wanted to believe in the the balance. “This shroud fits into about, something Breault hoped to deceive the world. Shroud of Turin because of what it what we have be taught about would happen. “This is not some- For more information about the “Because we don’t have the DNA represents. “This would provide a (Jesus’) death and burial. Unless thing that can be resolved tonight Shroud of Turin Education Proj- of Jesus, no one can ever say they direct connection to the death of someone can find some new evi- among reasonable people. This is ect Inc., visit www.shroud2000. are 100 percent sure the shroud is Our Lord. In the image we see the dence that proves this is a fraud, I’m something that will be a mystery com. Collecting shoes to support Rally in Tally

Staff RepoRt Florida Tax Credit Scholarship See related story on the Program available for low-income Rally in Tally, Page C3. Cape Coral | Diocese of families, and brings visibility to Venice Catholic school students the communities of students who pair of new athletic shoes for do- unable to attend the Jan. 19 Rally are served by school-choice pro- nation. in Tally showed their support for grams. Schools in the Diocese of Venice the cause by donating shoes to Dr. Vicki Parks, Diocesan partnered with “Shoes That Fit” to needy schoolchildren in the Unit- School Associate Superintendent, collect new athletic shoes for chil- ed States through a national non- explained that although some dren in the area who go without profit organization. schools were not able to travel to shoes that fit, Parks said. “All of our The 2016 Rally in Tally, a school Tallahassee, they wanted to sup- schools wish to ‘Step Up to Save tion has coordinated the donation lected were new boys’ and girls’ choice march organized by Florida port the rally and serve the com- our Step Up Scholarships’ while and distributions of 1.4 million athletic shoes sizes youth-10 Voices for Choices, was held in Tal- munity at the same time. Each remembering those in need.” pairs of new shoes to schoolchil- through adult-12 as well as new lahassee Jan. 19. The rally seeks to school community requested Shoes That Fit has an office in dren in the U.S., and accepts no socks. n raise awareness of the value of the members consider purchasing a Bonita Springs and the organiza- government funding. Shoes col- 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Pastor installed for Bonita Springs Parish

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Bonita Springs | An installa- tion of a new Pastor is a punctuation in the life of a Parish, Bishop Frank J. Dewane announced to the faithful at St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs. The announcement was greeted with great joy. The instal- lation of Father Jaroslaw Sniosek as Pastor of the Parish took place Jan. 17 in the context of the Mass. A pastor is someone who serves the faithful but at the same time leads them in a closer relationship to Christ, Bishop Dewane said. A pas- tor needs the support of the faith- ful in order to succeed in his task, which is to call on people to be true disciples, evangelizers and messen- gers of their Faith. Witnesses sign documents following the installation of Father “You are all witnesses of the Jaroslaw Sniosek as Pastor of St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs Faith,” the Bishop continued. “Your Jan. 17. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) presence here in support of your new pastor shows that Father has Bishop Frank J. Dewane stands with Father Jaroslaw Sniosek, the The priest later recites a profession provide the new pastor the wisdom the support he will need to succeed. newly installed Pastor of St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs. of faith for all to hear, including an and guidance from the Holy Spirit to … Let this moment be a new chap- additional part solely for him. The lead the parish. ter in the history of St. Leo the Great Springs, located in between Fort currently has approximately 2,500 new pastor then recites an Oath of The ceremony concludes with Parish. Move forward with Father Myers and Naples. The first church families. Father Sniosek had previ- Fidelity and promises to “adhere to the signing of documents by the Sniosek as he guides you in your was built in 1964 and held 350 ously served as administrator of the the teachings, which either the Ro- Bishop, the new pastor, and two of- faith journey.” people. Membership grew, and a parish. man Pontiff or the college of bish- ficial witnesses of the parish com- St. Leo the Great Parish was larger church was built in 1986. As part of the installation process, ops enunciate when they exercise munity, who serve as witnesses for established in 1962 for the grow- The church later underwent an Bishop Dewane first introduces the authentic magisterium.” The in- all of the parishioners. A reception ing Catholic population in Bonita additional expansion. The parish priest as pastor to the parishioners. stallation also includes prayers to was held in the Parish Life Center. n

Newsbriefs Working with New crucifixes blessed and distributed 3-D printers Catholic at Cardinal Mooney High School The St. Ann Catholic School middle school technology Charities tours The theology department class students in Naples As part of the Year of Mercy, Cath- at Cardinal Mooney Catho- recently used Tinkercad to olic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. lic High School recently pur- 3-D model necklaces and is offering bus tours of its four loca- chased handmade crucifixes earrings and then a 3-D tions throughout Collier County. that were blessed and placed in printer to make their designs Tours will be held last Wednesdays the various rooms on the Sara- a reality. (COURTESY PHOTO) and will go from the Judy Sullivan sota campus. Father Matthew Family Resource Center in East Na- Grady, Cardinal Mooney Chap- ples to Guadalupe Social Services in lain, blessed the crucifixes, program director, before March 1 at ment will be held Feb. 27 at Misty Immokalee, with two stops at Cath- which were purchased as part 239-461-0233. Creek Country Club, Sarasota, be- olic Charities locations in Golden of the department’s proceeds ginning at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $89 Gate. Tours offer firsthand experi- from the Community Founda- Spring fashion per player or $350 per foursome in- ences about the programs and ser- tion of Southwest Florida Giv- cluding golf, cart, goody bags, beer, vices offered by Catholic Charities, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High ing Challenge. The new cruci- show Feb. 18 continental breakfast and lunch, and is an opportunity to practice the School Theology Department put new fixes replace the existing older The St. William Council of Catho- awards and prizes. All funds benefit Corporal Works of Mercy. Contact crucifixes in each room of the Sarasota ones, which will be donated to lic Women is holding a fundraising Dreams Are Free Catholic School. Catholic Charities to register at 239- school. (COURTESY PHOTO) a mission organization. luncheon and spring fashion show For tickets, sponsorship or informa- 455-2655 ormaryshaughnessy@ Feb. 18 in the Sunset Terrace Room tion, contact Connie Taft at ctaft@ catholiccharitiescc.org at the Naples Beach Hotel, 851 Gulf- dreamsarefree.org or 941-366-4010, www.svdpcharlottefl.org, or mail AFCAAM summer shore Blvd., Naples. Doors open at ext. 318. Walk For The a check to SVDP District Council 11:30 a.m. Fashions are by Kari’s of Charlotte County Florida Inc., camp donation Kreations, and the afternoon will Fashion show in Poor Jan. 30 P.O. Box 511554, Punta Gorda, FL include an auction of gift baskets The annual St. Vincent de Paul 33951-1554. request and gift certificates from local retail- Cape Coral Feb. 27 Walk For The Poor, a fundraiser to Checks should be made out to The Catholic Charities AFCAAM ers, and a raffle. The cost is $65, with A “Hearts In Bloom” fashion help the needy in Charlotte Coun- “St. Vincent de Paul District Coun- after-school reading program’s proceeds benefiting charities and show and luncheon will be held ty, will take place Jan. 30, 10 a.m., at cil of Charlotte County Florida summer camp seeks donations scholarships funded by the Council Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m., at Palmetto Pines Sacred Heart Parish, 211 W. Char- Inc.” For more information, call for local field trips that enrich un- of Catholic Women. For reservations Country Club, Cape Coral. Proceeds lotte Ave., Punta Gorda. Registra- 941-448-5950. The event raises derprivileged children’s lives by and information, call Eileen Brown benefit the St. Katharine Drexel tion is at 9 a.m. The route will take funds to help the four St. Vincent increasing their vocabulary and at 239-398-6606. Parish Council of Catholic Women walkers, via sidewalk, around the conferences in the county, includ- reading connections. Donations scholarship fund. Tickets are $30 parish property. The walk is orga- ing Sacred Heart in Punta Gorda, will be used to purchase AFCAAM School golf per person and the afternoon in- nized by the SVDP District Council provide food, clothing, home fur- T-shirts (to easily identify students cludes lunch, fashions by Chico’s of Charlotte County Florida Inc. To nishings, household goods and in the program) and bus transpor- tournament Feb. 27 and raffles. For more information, register as a walker and/or to make financial assistance to qualified tation and admission for three trips. Dreams Are Free Catholic contact Jule Foley, 239-549-1466, or a donation by credit card, visit families and individuals. To donate, contact Pam Malafronte, School’s fifth annual golf tourna- Thelma DeLorenzo,239-458-0834. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

www.flaccb.org. Jeanne Berdeaux, Tickets: $225 per person. 239-334- of Mercy. Pope Francis is by writing: TV Mass, Diocese of DIOCESAN EVENTS 941-441-1101 or Berdeaux@ 4007, [email protected], encouraging everyone to make Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, dioceseofvenice.org. Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- “When you fast” retreat, Jan. www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. a pilgrimage to all diocesan “Catholic’s Divorce Survival Emerald Ball, March 19, cathedrals and other designated 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. 26, 5 p.m.; Jan. 28, 1:30 p.m., Our org. Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Guide,” 12-weeks, starting Feb. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Beach churches around the world Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, 16, 6 p.m., San Pedro Parish, 14380 Resort, Naples. Proceeds benefit where there is a Holy Door of Safe Environment training. Venice. Includes full-day bread Tamiami Trail, North Port. A DVD- programs and services of Catholic Mercy. Both Epiphany Cathedral, As part of the Safe Environment and water fast with inspirational based program of peer support Charities, Diocese of Venice 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, Program, the Diocese of Venice talks, confession, adoration and designed specifically for Catholics. Inc. in Collier County. Includes 941-484-3505; and Our Lady of requires that all employees and Holy Mass. Opportunity to learn Preregistration is required for cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and Mercy Parish, 240 Park Ave., Boca those volunteers who work with how to integrate fasting into supplies and refreshments. Cost: dancing. Tickets: $300 per person. Grande, 941-964-2254, will have children and/or vulnerable adults one’s life beyond Lent. Inclusive $25. Anne Rohde, 941-426-2893, 239-455-2655, maryshaughnessy@ extended hours for pilgrims. be fingerprinted and trained in rates: private room, $240; shared [email protected]; catholiccharitiescc.org, www. Please call ahead. Safe Environment. For class times room, $186; commuter, $90. www. or Bob and Chris Smialek, smiarc@ catholiccharitiesdov.org. Eucharistic Adoration, first and locations, contact your local olph-retreat.org, 941-486-0233. mchsi.com, 563-513-2210. Silent Ignatian retreat, April Thursdays, 3 p.m., Our Lady of parish or Diocesan school or visit www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report Port Charlotte Prayer Walk Leaven Conference, Feb. 20, 3-6, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 9 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish, Retreat Center, Venice. Includes Venice. 941-486-0233, gazo@olph- all abuses against minors to the for Life, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m., St. Florida Department of Children Charles Borromeo Parish, 2500 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. conferences each day, Mass, retreat.org. Theme: “Integral Ecology: A and opportunities to meet with Day of prayer, second and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Easy St., Port Charlotte. Bishop To report abuse by Diocesan Frank J. Dewane will celebrate Life of Mercy.” Workshops will retreat director. Topics center on Wednesdays through April 2016, address Pope Francis’ encyclical Ignatian spirituality, prayer, and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Our Lady of personnel or volunteers, call Mass, followed by walk in front the Diocesan Victims Assistance of nearby abortion facility. in the context of the Jubilee discernment. Cost: $395. All rooms Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Year of Mercy. Cost: $10; $5 for are single occupancy with full-size Venice. Includes continental Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Commemorates 43rd anniversary 941-416-6114. of Roe v. Wade decision. Jeanne students, includes lunch. Office of bed and private bathroom. 941- breakfast, lunch, two conferences Berdeaux, 941-441-1101, Peace and Justice, 941-484-9543, 486-0233, [email protected]. and the opportunity for the [email protected]. [email protected]. Venice Veterans Gala, April Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sarasota Catholic Charities Boots and Bandannas Dinner 7, 6 p.m., Venice Performing Mass. Cost: $25 per person, COMMUNITY Ball, Jan. 30, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Dance, Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Kingsway Arts Center, Venice. Sponsored preregistered; $30 at the door. EVENTS Sarasota. Proceeds benefit the Country Club, Port Charlotte. by Catholic Charities, Diocese of 941-486-0233, gazo@olph-retreat. programs and services of Catholic Benefits programs of Catholic Venice Inc. Salute to U.S. military org. Bake, book and craft sale, Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. in Charities Diocese of Venice veterans with special tribute to First-time home buyers Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 7, 7:30 Sarasota and Manatee counties. Inc. in DeSoto County. Includes soldiers of the Vietnam War. classes, various dates, Catholic a.m.-1 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, Cocktail hour, auctions, dinner cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, live Proceeds benefit programs and Charities Office, 1219 16th St. 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. and dancing. Tickets: $300 per country music, and line dancing. services of Catholic Charities W., Bradenton. Classes in both Sponsored by Council of Catholic person. 941-355-4680, ext. 311; Tickets: $75 per person. Andy that assist veterans. www. Spanish and English. Participants Women. 941-929-2981. Herigodt, 863-494-1068, charity2@ www.catholiccharitiesdov.org; veniceperformingartscenter.com. will be eligible for assistance for Solve Maternity Homes 40th embarqmail.com; or visit www. [email protected]. Diocesan Scout Awards down payment and closing costs. anniversary gala, Feb. 13, Hyatt catholiccharitiesdov.org. Diocese of Venice Men’s ceremony and Mass, May 15, 11 Space is limited; preregistration Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard Conference 2016, Feb. 6, 9 Our Mother’s House wine a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. required. 941-714-7829. of the Arts, Sarasota. Celebrating a.m., Bishop Verot Catholic High tasting, auction and dinner Scouts and Scouters in uniform World Youth Day anniversary and acquisition School, Fort Myers. Opportunity dance, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m., are invited to process in and pilgrimage: Limited spots left. of its fourth maternity home. for men of faith to grow closer Plantation Golf and Country then join Bishop Frank J. Dewane Diocese has already received Features gourmet dinner, inspiring to the Lord during this Year of Club, Venice. Benefits programs for lunch and a presentation of registration from 120 individuals program, music and dancing. 941- Mercy. Speakers include Matthew of Catholic Charities, Diocese awards. To register: Bob Paquette, to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane at 748-0094 or GALA@solvehomes. Leonard, Bear Woznick and of Venice Inc., committed to [email protected]. World Youth Day Krakow July 23 org by Feb. 5. helping homeless mothers and Terry Barber. To register: www. Wednesday morning to Aug. 2, 2016. Opportunity to “Catholics Welcome Home,” their children achieve self- dioceseofvenice.org, or Office of adult faith formation video- see Pope Francis amongst millions Tuesdays, through Feb. 16, 7 p.m., sufficiency. Tickets: $80 per Evangelization, 941-484-9543. conferencing sessions have of Catholic youth from around St. William Parish, 750 Seagate person. Kathy Isbell, 941-485-6264, Scout Sunday, Feb 7. A recommenced. The free sessions the world in the birth country of Drive, Naples. All are invited to [email protected], or celebration of Scouting programs are available simultaneously St. John Paul II, founder of World renew their relationship with www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. at the local level will take through the Institute for Catholic Youth Day. Contact George Smith, the Catholic Church regardless place. Boy Scouts, American Diocese of Venice Women’s Studies and Formation centrally [email protected]. of length of time away. Free Heritage Girls, Trail Life, etc., are Conference 2016, Feb. 27, 9 located video-conferencing sites. Television Mass for the program will address questions encouraged to attend Mass in a.m., Bishop Verot Catholic High Sessions begin 9 a.m. and last homebound in the northern and try to help people feel at uniform. School, Fort Myers. Speakers about 90 minutes. Attendees can portions of the Diocese, 9:30 home again. Kristi Neumayer include Scott Hahn, Emily Mardi Gras Madness, Feb. go to any location and need not a.m. on the CW Network; in Jenkins, 239-261-5831. Stimpson and Gina Loehr. Day 9, 6 p.m., Michael’s on East, participate in each session. For the southern portions of the Faith and Ale, Fort Myers, offers participants opportunity Sarasota. Proceeds benefit video sites, details about topics Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Feb. 18, 6 p.m., St. Columbkille to learn more about the Lord’s Bethesda House, a program and to view early sessions, visit (FOX-4). Check your local listings Parish. Monthly gathering of Mercy and grow in faith. All of Catholic Charities Diocese http://institute-dov.org. for channel information. Leaflet Catholic men includes pizza and women encouraged to attend. of Venice Inc., which provides Theology on Tap. This exciting missals are available upon request refreshments, followed by local, Registration must be made in professional and compassionate program for young adults by calling 941-484-9543 and regional and national Catholic advance; no tickets will be sold support services for those with (18-39) allows them to learn asking about the TV Mass or speakers. www.faithandale.com. at the door. To register: Office of HIV/AIDS. Cocktail hour, auctions, about the faith while building Evangelization, 941-484-9543; or Mardi Gras festivities, dinner community. This year Theology www.dioceseofvenice.org. and dancing. Tickets: $150 per on Tap will be held at various person. 941-355-4680, ext. 311; American Heritage Girls parishes throughout the Diocese. www.catholiccharitiesdov.org; Stations of the Cross campout, Each location will host a series [email protected]. Sunday, March 6, Our Lady of of weekly talks and discussions Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 40 Days for Life Naples Mass on relevant topics in a relaxed Venice. All members are welcome and Prayer Walk for Life, Ash atmosphere. Free baby-sitting, to attend. Bob Paquette, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m., St. icebreakers, trivia, and food [email protected]. William Parish, 601 Seagate Drive, and drinks are provided. BYOB. Naples. Bishop Frank J. Dewane NET retreat, March 11-13, Our Upcoming dates: will celebrate Mass, followed by Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat • Venice area, “Upper Room walk outside Planned Parenthood Center, Venice. Open to all Coffee House,” Tuesdays, 6 p.m., • Basics of arthritis pain outgoing eighth- to 12th-graders. at Goodlette-Frank and Creech Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. • Surgical and non-surgical treatment Led by National Evangelization • Naples area, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 Roads. Marks the beginning of the • Minimall invasive surgical treatment spring 40 Days for Life Campaign. Teams (NET), comprised of p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John the 239-227-5192. young adults who invigorate the Evangelist; second Tuesdays, St. • Anterior Hip Replacement Catholic faith of young people. Celebrating marriage, Mass Agnes; third Tuesdays, St. Peter • What to expect before, during and after surgery Cost: $100, includes meals and for couples celebrating 25, 30, the Apostle; fourth Tuesdays, St. accommodations. Meets the • Partial and ACL sparing knee replacement 35, 40, 45, 50, or more years of William. Confirmation retreat requirement. marriage, with Bishop Frank J. Year of Mercy information. Visit jointimplant.com for seminar dates and to reserve your seat. George L. Smith, gsmith@ Dewane, main celebrant. Feb. Dec. 8 marked the start of the dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484- 13, 11 a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Jubilee Year of Mercy, called 9543. Venice; March 12, 10 a.m., St. Leo by Pope Francis to spread the Board Certified (AOBOS) Orthopedic Surgeon the Great Parish, Bonita Springs. Venetian Charity Ball, March message of mercy throughout Specializing in Joint Replacement and Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee Registration is through individual 12, 6 p.m., Hyatt Coconut Point, the world. The Year of Mercy parishes. Bonita Springs. Proceeds benefit continues until Nov. 20, the programs and services of Catholic Catholic Days at the Capitol. Solemnity of Christ the King. Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. in For more information: http://

Registration open for the annual 34780-0122 Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. three-day bus trip to Tallahassee dioceseofvenice.org/jubilee-year- Includes cocktail hour, auctions, Feb. 16-18. Register and reserve of-mercy/. car raffle, dinner and dancing. hotel room by submitting form at Visiting the Holy Doors 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016

Florida bishopS’ statement on Roe v. Wade anniversary ‘We invite the Catholic faithful to renew their commitment of proclaiming the Gospel’ Bishops of Florida as a “privacy clause” in our state’s constitution has been interpreted We are saddened by yet another by the courts as uniquely granting anniversary of the tragic U.S. Su- greater abortion rights than the preme Court decision legalizing U.S. Constitution. the abortion of unborn children as Recent attention to the allega- we profoundly mourn over 57 mil- tions of illegal selling of fetal tissue lion lives that have consequently has confirmed what we have said been lost. for many years: Abortion is evil. During this last year, coura- We call for the government subsi- geous lawmakers sought to reduce dies that fund our nation’s abortion the evil of abortion in our state by providers to be reallocated to com- advancing legislation establishing munity health centers and other a reflection period prior to abor- federally qualified health centers tion so every woman may more that do not promote or perform fully consider the decision to abort abortions. an unborn child. Pope Francis has frequently We were deeply moved by the admonished us against a “throw- post-abortive women who came away culture.” The Holy Father forward in every legislative com- has reminded us in his latest en- mittee hearing to reveal years cyclical, Laudato Si’, that all life is of regret and deep wounds they interrelated. To call ourselves un- have lived with as the result of equivocally pro-life requires that terminating a pregnancy. Their we always choose life, even when courage and willingness to shed it most challenges us: whether Parishioners from St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Kissimmee march Jan. 16 at the St. Augustine March light on the evil of abortion is encountering an unplanned preg- for Life. (Randy Hale | Fc) commendable and reminds us of nancy, ill and dying loved ones, the the unassuming, yet life-chang- execution of a convicted criminal, nite and inexplicable mercy. the establishment of our nation’s witness to the good news of Jesus ing, work of our post-abortive or the stranger seeking refuge in While we lament the 43rd anni- earliest Catholic parish which first Christ through the greatest of ad- ministries who invite the many our communities. versary of the U.S. Supreme Court sowed the seeds of our faith on this versities. We invite the Catholic men and women harmed by Recognizing we often fall short decision in Roe vs. Wade, we are land with a special devotion to our faithful to renew their commit- abortion to a process of healing of this great task, we are jubilant also encouraged by the commem- Blessed Mother, still echoed at the ment of proclaiming the Gospel and spiritual restoration. that this Year of Mercy, called oration of a different anniversary. shrine of Our Lady of La Leche y throughout our land and conse- The judicial challenge to this for by Pope Francis, invites us to On the 450th anniversary of the Buen Parto. crate our continued work of pro- law, however, reaffirms the con- seek forgiveness and find peace founding of St. Augustine, Catho- In these last four and a half tecting the unborn to the motherly siderable work that remains ahead through the miracle of God’s infi- lic Floridians proudly celebrated centuries, our faith has served as heart of Our Lady. n Use social media, novena to share pro-life message Catholic News Service cial media. The novena is meant http://tinyurl.com/j6lrmqc. who cannot in conscience pro- “the great majority of Americans” to be shared with the online com- “Most Americans oppose a vide it are to be condemned for who are “open to hearing a mes- WASHINGTON | As the Jan. munity through social media policy allowing legal abortion for practicing substandard medicine sage of reverence for life. … We who 22 anniversary of the Roe v. Wade posts, videos and selfies labeled virtually any reason — though and waging a ‘war on women.’” present the pro-life message must decision approached, the chair- #9DaysforLife. many still do not realize that He expressed regret that in always strive to be better messen- man of the U.S. bishops’ Commit- Each day’s prayer guide — in this is what the Supreme Court 2015 Congress did not pass into gers,” he said. “A cause that teach- tee on Pro-Life Activities urged English or Spanish — can be ac- gave us,” Cardinal Dolan said in law the Abortion Non-Discrim- es the inexpressibly great value of everyone concerned about “the cessed through an app, email a statement released Jan. 15. The ination Act, which would have each and every human being can- tragedy of abortion” to recom- or text message and people can Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton protected medical workers’ right not show disdain or disrespect for mit themselves to a “vision of life follow the novena campaign on Supreme Court decisions in 1973 to decline to participate in elec- any fellow human being.” and love, a vision that excludes Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. legalized abortion virtually on tive abortions because of their The cardinal also said the Year no one.” Those taking part can express demand. religious or moral objections. of Mercy called by Pope Francis Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of why they are involved in the pro- “Most want to protect unborn “While this is disturbing,” said is a time for women and men to New York also called on Catholics life movement and what it means children at later stages of preg- Cardinal Dolan, “it is also an op- find healing through the Catho- to participate in a new “9 Days for to them and receive daily email nancy, to regulate or limit the portunity.” lic Church’s Project Rachel post- Life” campaign launched by the messages or texts reminding practice of abortion, and to stop Pro-lifers should reach out to abortion ministry. n U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Pro- them to pray and providing sug- the use of taxpayer dollars for the Life Activities. gested readings. destruction of unborn children,” The centerpiece of the cam- In addition to a prayer to end he continued. “Yet many who paign is a Jan. 16-24 novena, abortion, there also is a focus on a support important goals of the which has “as its overarching wide range of life issues. Partici- pro-life movement do not identify intention the end to abortion, pants are urged to discuss these as ‘pro-life,’ a fact which should according to the website 9day- issues and even are provided dis- lead us to examine how we pres- sforlife.com. Details about the cussion topics and activities. ent our pro-life vision to others.” campaign also are explained in a A “Leaders’ Toolkit” with vari- Cardinal Dolan said that “even YouTube video: http://youtu.be/ ous resources and graphics is as Americans remain troubled gxJwfcefUiU. available for parishes, schools, by abortion,” what he described The campaign makes use of dioceses, ministries and other as a powerful and well-funded something the founders of the organizations to use to promote lobby feels “that abortion must 34679-0122 pro-life movement decades ago involvement in the campaign. be celebrated as a positive good would never have imagined: so- It can be accessed via this link: for women and society, and those Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10 Will SCOTUS decision lead to overhaul of death penalty?

Jean Gonzalez come at a better time, stated Mi- COULD RULING BE USED IN APPEALS? of the Florida Catholic staff chael B. Sheedy, executive direc- tor of the Florida Conference of In the 8-1 ruling of Hurst v. The Florida Catholic has followed ORLANDO | The dawn of a new Catholic Bishops in Tallahassee, the Florida, Supreme Court Justice Sonia the case of William Thomas Zeigler Jr. year has not stopped the killing at lobbying arm of Florida’s bishops. Sotomayor said the amendment, which since 2000. The 70-year-old Zeigler Florida State Prison. Sheedy said the conference was guarantees the rights of criminal de- has long pleaded his innocence in his On Jan. 7, 53-year-old Oscar pleased with the Supreme Court de- fendants, “requires a jury, not a judge, conviction of a quadruple homicide Ray Bolin Jr. was executed in front cision and hoped it would “compel to find each fact necessary to impose in Winter Garden. In investigating of 36 witnesses, including family the Legislature to address the issue a sentence of death.” Justice Samuel his case, the Florida Catholic has Alito was the lone dissenter in the chronicled elements and procedures members of Bolin’s three victims: immediately.” ruling. He said that Florida judges are in Zeigler’s case that question his Teri Lynn Matthews, 26, Natalie “The (conference) has long iden- simply reviewing what juries in such conviction. Blanche Holley, 25, and Stephanie tified the need to address Florida’s cases have already decided. Collins, 17. flawed death sentencing scheme Zeigler’s jury recommended life in In the wake of the Supreme Court’s prison, a recommendation overturned But with the execution came the despite our position that life impris- decision, analysts are not in agree- by his trial judge, an officer of the prayerful dissenters of the action. A onment without parole is an alter- ment in how the ruling will affect court who refused to recuse himself group of death penalty opponents native that keeps society safe and any of the 389 death row inmates, from the Zeigler case despite being prayed for those victims of the 1986 renders the death penalty unnec- including some 150 with exhausted on the opposite side of a suit some crimes, along with their families essary,” Sheedy stated, adding that appeals. The decision ruled Florida’s four months prior to when the crimes and Bolin himself. They also prayed Florida is only one of three states system of instituting a death sentence were committed. Although Zeigler’s at- for an end to the death penalty. that does not require a unanimous violates the Sixth Amendment because torney, Dennis Tracey, said he couldn’t But the killing will continue for jury recommendation to issue a the trial judge could overturn a jury’s comment on the legal strategy in now. Gov. Rick Scott signed death death sentence. “We urge the Flori- An anti-death penalty protester recommendation. regards to the Hurst ruling, he stated warrants for two other men who da Legislature to respond to this de- sits outside the Georgia The jury sentenced the inmate in in an email to the Florida Catholic, now serve time in a separate wing of cision by passing legislation which Diagnostic Prison in Jackson question in the Hurst ruling —Florida “I will say that (Zeigler’s) case is one Florida State Prison. Cary Michael requires juries, as a collective body before a scheduled execution. death row inmate Timothy Hurst — to that cries out for justice both because Lambrix, a convicted murderer and conscience of the community, (Erik S. Lesser, EPA | CNS) death, a sentence upheld by his trial his conviction was obtained through who has been on death row for more to be unanimous in the finding of judge. The next inmate scheduled for false testimony — some of which has than three decades, is scheduled to aggravating circumstances and in while awaiting a Supreme Court de- execution — Michael Cary Lambrix now been recanted — improper and die by lethal injection Feb. 11. He recommending death over life im- cision in Glossip v. Gross which was — was also sentenced to death by misleading forensic evidence and con- was convicted in 1984 of killing two prisonment.” to determine the use of the sedative the jury. cealment of evidence by the state, but people in Glades County in 1983. Among the death penalty legisla- midazolam in lethal injections. At- At press time, the number of death also because his death penalty was Mark James Asay, who has been on tion that comes up in session year torneys for three Oklahoma death row inmates whose death sentence imposed by a biased trial judge after death row since 1988 for the mur- after year is a bill state Rep. Michelle row inmates brought the suit, stat- came from the judge overturning a the jury recommended life imprison- ment.” ders of two Jacksonville men, is Rehwinkel Vasilinda, D-Tallahas- ing the lethal cocktail violates the jury’s life recommendation was not scheduled to die March 17. see, introduces which calls for the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and established. But lawyers for one death The Florida Catholic will continue With three execution slated with- abolishment of capital punishment unusual punishment. Along with row inmate, who has been on death to follow Zeigler’s case in upcoming in three months, it might seem that in Florida. Sen. Thad Altman, R- postponing executions in Okla- row since 1976, immediately took editions of the paper. Florida’s death penalty is surround- Rockledge, also introduces a bill homa, it created a chain reaction notice of the Hurst ruling. ed by an indestructible armor. But a requiring unanimous jury verdicts. of postponements in other states recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Among the three states that do not including the February 2015 ex- reveals a chink in that armor, and require unanimous jury verdicts, ecution of Florida death row inmate brix said he fought and killed Moore or-miss death sentencing scheme advocates hope that decision might Florida does not even require super Jerry Correll. Opponents hoped it in self-defense. unconstitutional.” Elliott is among lead to incremental steps to disman- majorities like 9-3 or 10-2 for juries might create a moratorium on Flori- Lawyers for Attorney General a group of death penalty opponents, tle the state death penalty. in capital cases, unlike Alabama da’s death penalty. Pam Bondi had asked the court to who include respect life directors On Jan. 12, the U.S. Supreme and Louisiana. But in a 5-4 ruling in June 2015, deny Lambrix’s request for oral ar- and members of the Community Court ruled 8-1 in Hurst v. Florida, In a letter to the editor, Bishop Fe- the Supreme Court cleared the drug guments, saying his case should not of Sant’Egidio, a Church public which questioned the constitution- lipe Estevez of St. Augustine echoed for use, finding midazolam did not be affected by the Hurst decision lay association that works against ality of Florida’s system in which a Sheedy’s enthusiasm for the deci- violate the Constitution’s ban on because it should not be applied ret- the death penalty worldwide. The jury’s recommendation in sentenc- sion. Bishop Estevez’s diocese en- cruel and unusual punishment. roactively. In an 84-page brief filed group creates awareness about how ing someone who is convicted to compasses 17 counties, including Correll’s execution was put on the Friday, Bondi’s lawyers argued that the death penalty is not a deterrent life or death could be overturned by the largest populated Duval County, schedule once more and he became the Hurst ruling was not applicable for violent crimes and, along with the presiding judge. With only one which is one of the top 10 counties the second person executed in Flor- because Lambrix’s 1984 conviction being morally corrupt, it is also a dissent, the high court said that the in the country in sending people to ida in 2015. came before the decision in Ring v. financial drain on the state. Elliot state’s “capital sentencing scheme” death row. Soon after that late October ex- Arizona. That 2002 Supreme Court stated that while on the decline in violates the Sixth Amendment of “Our 4th Judicial District, includ- ecution, Bolin’s warrant was signed decision ruled juries — not judges most parts of the Western world, the the U.S. Constitution because it ing Duval, Clay, and Nassau coun- for the first week of 2016. It was sub- — must make the factual findings death penalty has become a drain allows judges, rather than juries, ties, is responsible for more than sequently followed by two more to support death sentences. on Florida’s justice system since its to determine whether a convicted 28 percent of the most recent death warrants. But only a few days after In the request for oral arguments reinstatement in 1979 because it criminal should get a death sen- sentences in Florida,” the bishop the Supreme Court’s decision on following the Hurst decision, Lam- costs six times as much as life im- tence. stated. “I hope and pray that the Hurst, Lambrix’s lawyers asked the brix’s lawyers state there were no prisonment. He added the United In the Hurst decision, writing Hurst decision will also bring about Florida Supreme Court to indefi- eyewitnesses to the murder, no con- States consistently ranks in the top for the majority, Justice Sonia Soto- a much needed re-evaluation of nitely postpone his Feb. 11 execu- fession from Lambrix and no physi- five nations for most executions, mayor said the amendment, which the purpose and futility of Florida’s tion. cal or forensic evidence identifying along with China, Iran, Iraq and guarantees the rights of criminal use of capital punishment. Such a According to News Service of him as the killer. Lambrix, whose Saudi Arabia. defendants, “requires a jury, not a much-needed re-evaluation should Florida, the Florida Supreme Court lawyers said the trial court erred in There is also the concern of put- judge, to find each fact necessary begin where the death penalty is set oral arguments in Lambrix’s denying DNA tests for critical pieces ting an innocent person to death. to impose a sentence of death.” being used the most — right here in case for Feb. 2, and instructed law- of evidence in the case, including a Since executions started again in The case is named for Timothy Lee Northeast Florida.” yers from both sides to “be prepared tire iron, the female victim’s cloth- the 1970s, 26 people have been ex- Hurst, convicted of the 1998 mur- Florida’s death penalty has had to address the applicability of Hurst ing and a shirt wrapped around the onerated and released from Flori- der of his manager at a Pensacola its share of the limelight in recent v. Florida … including whether tire iron, was originally scheduled da’s death row. At the same time 92 fast-food restaurant. In Florida, the years. In June 2013, Scott signed the Hurst is retroactive, the effect of to be executed in 1988. The Florida people have been executed. jury plays an advisory role, decid- Timely Justice Act, which was de- Hurst given the aggravating factors Supreme Court issued a stay on that “This hugely expensive, mistake- ing if the defendant is eligible for the signed to overhaul and speed up the in Lambrix’s case, and whether any execution, but a federal judge lifted ridden state government program death penalty, then a judge deter- capital punishment process. And error is harmless.” the stay in 1992. Scott signed the ex- has failed the people of our state,” mines whether that sentence should while Scott has surpassed modern Lambrix has long stated his in- ecution order in late 2015. Elliott said. “We call for a halt on be imposed. governors in the use of the death nocence in the murders of Aleisha Mark Elliott, director of Florid- Florida executions. No one knows The decision came out the first penalty (Bolin was the 22nd), the Bryant and Clarence Moore. He said ians for Alternatives to the Death how many more innocent people day of Florida’s legislative session state saw a decline in executions in he found Bryant dead after she was Penalty, said, “It is no surprise that remain on death row or, God forbid, in Tallahassee, and it couldn’t have 2015, thanks to a stoppage created sexually assaulted by Moore. Lam- the high court found Florida’s hit- have already been executed.” n 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016

SEEKING INTERVENTION FROM MARY Missouri farmland saved from floods Jennifer Brinker and “I don’t think it’s any coinci- Klump in the backseat, they spent administering the sacraments. His Dave Luecking dence,” Naeger said Jan. 1 while sit- the next two-and-a-half hours driv- favorite part of the blessing is the Catholic News Service ting in her mother-in-law’s restau- ing along the southern portion of final line: “And may the blessing of rant, Al’s Place in McBride. the levee, praying the Divine Mercy Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy PERRYVILLE, Mo. | Perhaps Neal Gremaud got the prayer ball chaplet and the Memorare. They Spirit, come upon these waters and it was merely coincidence. Or per- rolling Dec. 27, driving the northern stopped every 10th of a mile for Fa- keep them always under control.” haps not. portion of the 26-mile levee with ther Brockland to bless the levee “The Blessed Mother is the in- “I’d call it providence,” said Vin- Father Reisinger from nearby Per- with holy water. tercessor for her Incarnate Son, centian Father Robert Brockland, ryville. They prayed and invoked “We didn’t talk very much,” Fa- Jesus,” Father Brockland said. “She who along with Amy Naeger, her the intercession of Mary, who was ther Brockland said. “We were all is mother most powerful, and she brother Neal Gremaud, St. Louisan represented by a smartphone pic- praying.” comes to intercede for us. Jesus can- Bob Klump and Vincentian Father ture of a plaque that had been in The drive, at just 6 or 7 mph, was not refuse his mother.” Walter Reisinger were at the center Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary harrowing. Water was lapping up The devotion to Our Lady of Per- of this story in the last week of De- Church in Belgique and now resides on the side of the levee, where a petual Help dates back at least a cember and the first weekend of in a shrine at the old church’s cem- man was swept away in his truck century among the Catholic farm- January. etery a third of mile away on a Mis- when the levee broke while he pa- ing community in the Perryville None needs to be convinced of souri highway. They had wanted to trolled in the flood of ’93. He sur- area. After a flood in 1943, the Bel- heavenly intervention, though the bring the actual plaque, but to their vived two hours in floodwater, but gique church got the plaque and Army Corps of Engineers might dismay, it had been removed for now Naeger, Father Brockland and processed with it along the levee, need convincing after an unknown safekeeping. Klump drove over the same spot. praying for the Blessed Mother’s in- force or flawed human prediction Independently, Naeger decided “Around the bends, the water tercession. kept the Mississippi River on its side the levee needed to be blessed as was really deep,” said Naeger, who With the one notable exception, of the levee and Bois Brule Bottom well but that a statue of Our Lady juggled the steering wheel, the 12- the bottomland has remained dry farmers dry in the flood straddling of Perpetual Help needed to come inch statue and a rosary — three since. The plaque was absent when 2015 and 2016. along. Why a statue? She enlisted items in two hands. “I was worried.” the flood of ’93 covered farmland After heavy rains on Christmas the help of Father Brockland, who And overcome with emotion. and destroyed homes and the old weekend, the National Weather served as administrator of St. Jo- “When we started processing, it Blessed Nativity Church, which Service forecast the Mississippi seph Mission in Highland for 16 was … really overwhelming, “ she had been closed just the year prior. River to crest at about 50 feet — the years and now lives in St. Louis. said, choking up three days after Gremaud now owns the parish A statue of Our Lady of Perpetual height of levee on the Missouri side The priest stopped at Catholic Gifts the drive. property; he parks farm equipment Help is seen at Al's Place of the river after being fortified with and Books in Chesterfield Dec. 29 to She chuckled about her next in a shed where a rectory, a convent restaurant in McBride, Mo. In two feet of rock. A breach in the le- purchase the statue, which owner thought. “This is the Blessed and a school stood beside and be- the past, the statue was carried vee would have spelled disaster for Mary Bachinski had ordered a few Mother of Our Lord in a (Chevrolet) hind the church. around levee walls when floods acres of farmland and the few re- years ago merely because an Our Tahoe,” she said, with a laugh. “She After closing, the church and were expected. (Lisa Johnston, maining to live in the bottomland Lady of Perpetual Help statue is should be traveling in something its contents were auctioned, but in St. Louis Review | CNS) since the record flood of 1993, with rare. more elaborate.” advance of the ’93 flood, Gremaud a crest of 49.74 feet. “It’s always a plaque or a picture,” But Naeger then felt a sense of learned the history of plaque, and was on board to help them. The actual crest Jan. 2, was 4 feet she said. “I put it in a corner and for- calm. “After that, I wasn’t afraid he and others sought its return. “The farmers look to Our Lady of lower than predicted. An engineer got about it.” anymore, because I knew she had They barely had repurchased the Perpetual Help for safety from acci- told Gremaud that the Corps “didn’t Until Father Brockland called. taken care of everything,” she said. plaque — the auctioneer found it dents, for their farm equipment and understand it; the Mississippi did With statue in hand, he and Klump Afterward, they stopped at Al’s for them — before the levee broke. financial interests,” Father Brock- not act like it should have” with a drove to Perry County, and Naeger Place, where Father Brockland After the flood, the shrine was land said. “They are dedicated to crest of “only” 45.99 feet. met them at the Shrine of the Mi- enthroned the statue of Our Lady built, and though the plaque was Mary.” For the Vincentian priests, the raculous Medal, where the statue and recited the “Blessing of a Com- high and dry this time around, the For good reason. siblings Gremaud and Klump, the was blessed. munity Against Floods,” from the Gremaud siblings and Vincentian “We drove the levee all the way reason was simple: the intercession Then, with Naeger driving, Fa- Roman Ritual, an official book of priests were proactive in making north and all the way south, and no of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. ther Brockland riding shotgun and prayers and ceremonies used in sure Our Lady of Perpetual Help one lost anything,” he said. n State of Union address quickly highlights key Catholic issues

Carol Zimmermann Naval Base in Cuba, lifting the U.S. and murderers is the best way to president mentioned the need to Ryan invited two members of Catholic News Service economic embargo in Cuba and us- take their place,’” Obama said, fix “a broken immigration system” the Little Sisters of the Poor to at- ing military force to stop the Islamic stressing, “when politicians insult and protect “our kids from gun tend. The religious order, which WASHINGTON | Although Pres- State. Muslims, when a mosque is vandal- violence.” Another quick mention serves the elderly poor, and other ident Barack Obama’s final State Obama mentioned, but hardly ized, or a kid bullied, that doesn’t was the hope to work on bipartisan Catholic entities have a case before of the Union address Jan. 12 hit a dwelt upon, the need for immigra- make us safer. … It’s just wrong. priorities such as “criminal justice the Supreme Court asking for relief fair amount of key Catholic issues, tion reform and he also brought up, It diminishes us in the eyes of the reform, and helping people who are from being forced to comply with it did not go into detail on them. and defended, the Affordable Care world. It makes it harder to achieve battling prescription drug abuse.” the federal contraceptive mandate. The speech focused more on gen- Act, which Catholic leaders have our goals. And it betrays who we are The president also raised the is- Oral arguments in the case will be eral themes than specific policies, criticized especially for its contra- as a country.” sue of climate change — another heard this spring. which was not surprising since this ceptive mandate and the absence In a few words on poverty, some- topic that not everyone agrees on, Prior to Obama’s address, Melis- is his last term. of a conscience clause. thing the U.S. bishops and Catho- including Catholics — but Pope sa Rogers, executive director of the He emphasized change and hope The president highlighted the lic Charities USA agencies have Francis strongly endorsed doing White House Office of Faith-Based for the future and touched on Cath- need to care for poor and vulnera- worked to reduce, the president not- something about in his 2015 encyc- and Neighborhood Partnerships, olic issues that seemed right out of ble, but right after he said this, Twit- ed that House Speaker Paul Ryan, lical “Laudato Si’.” told reporters the president would a Catholic social justice playbook: ter feeds churned out comments R-Wis., has spoken of “tackling pov- Obama did not point out his in- emphasize hope in his remarks. His caring for the poor, protecting the about the president’s failure to pro- erty” and added that he would wel- vited guests as he has in previous hope was not “blind optimism,” she environment, working for criminal tect the most vulnerable by favoring come a “serious discussion about years. One seat in the gallery was said, but something that required justice reform and stemming the the legal right to abortion. strategies we can all support, like left empty to symbolize victims of courage. She also said the White tide of drug abuse. Obama’s speech quoted Pope expanding tax cuts for low-income gun violence. House had worked closely with re- He also spoke about concerns the Francis as it did last year. “Pope workers without kids.” Members of Congress also invit- ligious communities to balance the U.S. bishops or Pope Francis have Francis told this body from the very Then in one sentence, which ed guests to the address who both administration’s goals. raised, such as closing the military- spot I stand tonight that ‘to imitate many felt did not give the proper supported or disagreed with the “We’ll continue to do that until run prison at the Guantanamo Bay the hatred and violence of tyrants weight to such pressing issues, the president’s policies. we close up shop,” she added. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Advocates urge halt to deportations

Catholic News Service ample, there’s a memo from 2011. has articulated are not going to (ICE agents) can’t go into church- change.” WASHINGTON | Catholic ad- es, hospitals or schools to pick up “It’s crass politics,” Leopold told vocacy agencies quickly joined the people. So we want to make sure CNS. “From a moral standpoint, it’s pushback after Immigration and that people understand that they reprehensible. What they ought to Customs Enforcement agents at can continue going about their be doing is, they should be giving the beginning of the year arrested lives. Going to ESL (English as a these people temporary protec- immigrants, all Central American Second Language) classes, going tive status. They don’t have to go to families, who were in the United to church, going to the hospital if Congress. The president can do it States illegally. they need care.” with a stroke of a pen.” After a series of meetings with “This is stuff we haven’t seen for Leopold said the solution is to Homeland Security officials Jan. a couple of years, this level of anxi- create “regional self-havens, in- 11, Senate Minority Leader Harry ety,” said David Leopold, a former country refugee processing, places Reid, D-Nevada, told reporters, “I president of the American Immi- where people can go and be safe, think you’re going to find a pause gration Lawyers Association. “The so they don’t have to make that in these deportations.” administration is looking at this journey up here.” But Jeanne Atkinson, execu- humanitarian crisis solely through Atkinson agreed that election- tive director of the Catholic Legal the lens of immigration enforce- year politics loom as a factor, since Information Network, known as ment and immigration laws, and Republican front-runner Don- CLINIC, said she was left with the (not) the root problem. What’s im- ald Trump has announced that impression the arrests will con- portant here is the larger question Demonstrators call for an end to deportations in a protest outside he wants to build a massive wall tinue, although likely not in early of America’s responsibility to stop the White House in Washington in late December. (Carlos Barria, stretching across the border with morning roundups that advocates this violence in Central America.” Reuters | CNS) Mexico and has made immigra- said spread terror throughout im- ICE officers arrested 121 im- tion restrictions a cornerstone of migrant communities after women migrants Jan. 2 and 3, focusing on and violence in Central America — most of whom fled violence his campaign. and young children were sent to Texas, Georgia and North Caro- during 2014 and 2015, when more and persecution in their home “All of us have heard this idea detention centers. lina. than 100,000 people came across countries — to be inhumane and that these raids will act as a deter- Atkinson said she told Home- All had crossed the border after the American border. a grave misuse of limited en- rent on women and children com- land Security, “We would like May 1, 2014, and had been ordered Atkinson said lawyers from her forcement resources,” they said. ing from Central America,” she you, at a minimum, to change deported by an immigration judge group were able to meet in Texas “DHS’s action contrasts sharply said. “It’s not surprising given the how you’re going about doing this. who ruled they did not qualify for with 13 of the families who were with the statements articulated rhetoric we have heard in the cam- We were very strong and I would asylum. Many of the deportation rounded up, “and of them, we’ve by President (Barack) Obama paign, so far, that there would be a think, effective, actually, in high- orders were in absentia, since the gotten stays for 12. We were able to himself in November 2014, name- political implication there.” lighting just those issues.” Her immigrants had either not shown determine that 12 had claims for ly, that his administration would However, she continued, “I don’t organization, which offers legal up for their hearing or did not protection — essentially, asylum.” pursue the deportation of ‘felons, think there is a deterrent factor. It’s assistance to immigrants, is based know about it. Of those, 77 from Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Eli- not families; criminals, not chil- kind of hard to imagine that when in the Washington suburb of Silver Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras zondo of Seattle, chairman of the dren; gang members, not a mom a mother is considering that her Spring, Md. already have been deported. U.S. bishops’ migration commit- who’s working hard to provide for son could be killed by gangs or “There’s a lot of fear in the com- The arrests were the first large- tee, and Bishop Kevin W. Vann of her kids.’” that her daughter might be raped, munity, and so we’re trying to scale effort to deal with a spike in Orange, Calif., board chairman of “We’re of course aware of these or she may disappear, that she’s make sure that people do have a immigrants entering the country CLINIC, issued a joint statement concerns,” White House spokes- thinking whether she might get sense of who is most at risk,” At- illegally — an estimated 10,000 protesting the arrests. man Josh Earnest said Jan. 8. “But picked up in a raid once she’s here kinson said in an interview with just in October and November “We find such targeting of im- the enforcement strategy and pri- and (that) that’s going to stop her Catholic News Service. “For ex- were children — fleeing poverty migrant women and children orities that the administration from protecting her family.” n Foes of death penalty address its moral, economic toll

Andrew Nelson Justice Norman Fletcher is a Said Fletcher, “My conscience has boyfriend, who testified against and the Georgia Council on Devel- Catholic News Service former chief justice of the state Su- not allowed me to forget or down- her and did not receive the death opmental Disabilities focused on preme Court. Since stepping down, play my role in the execution of penalty. changing state law that sets the bar ATLANTA | People need to he has renounced the death penal- these human beings.” Andrew Young, former Atlanta for executing people with mental talk about the death penalty issue ty and called for its abolition. Fletcher said he’s become per- mayor and civil rights colleague disabilities. in their families, workplaces and “Mistakes cannot be undone,” suaded his Christian faith de- of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Bishop Wright said the death neighborhoods, said Deacon Rich- said Fletcher, speaking next to a mands the end of executions. “The encouraged the audience to be cre- penalty is “inconsistent with the ard Tolcher, coordinator of the At- large drawn portrait of Kelly Gis- message of Jesus Christ is all about ative in tackling criminal justice life and ministry of Jesus of Naza- lanta Archdiocese’s Prison and Jail sendaner, executed Sept. 30. He love. It isn’t about hating anyone. reform. He mentioned a prison run reth. He was very clear. Violence Ministry. participated in a ruling uphold- It’s about redemption.” by a ministry in Korea that is suc- wasn’t the answer to violence.” He hopes an interfaith summit ing Gissendaner’s death sentence If people aren’t persuaded by cessful in helping prisoners serve a Activists want to lower the on the issue he spearheaded in ear- while on the court. He said more calls for abolition because of mo- sentence, but after getting educa- standard of proof for intellectual ly December will serve as a spring- than 150 death-row inmates in the rality, there are the economic tion and training they rejoin the disability in death penalty cases. board for clergy and laypeople to United States have been released costs, he said. Death penalty cases, community. He also said people Georgia is the only state to use the “deliver the message from the pul- after evidence proved them inno- Fletcher said, consume 10 percent need to pray for prosecutors, the highest standard of proof to recog- pit and all other (ways) to spread cent. He has “no doubt” innocent of the court’s resources but repre- governor, jurors and others “we nize intellectual disability in death the truth about the death penalty.” people have been executed. sent less than 1 percent of court have put in positions that should penalty cases. The bar is set at “be- Activists and death penalty op- Fletcher, who served for more filings. That is money that could be only be available to God.” yond a reasonable doubt.” Of the ponents at a summit addressed than 15 years on the Georgia Su- redirected to help the community The criminal justice system 33 states with the death penalty, 22 capital punishment’s “indefensi- preme Court, said the death pen- and police, he said. needs to also show mercy. “We states use the standard of “prepon- ble” moral, economic and human alty is “morally indefensible,” In September, Gissendaner, are not in a system that is ironclad derance of the evidence.” toll. Among the speakers were the “makes no business sense” and is convicted of orchestrating the and no way out,” he said. “Our only The PAPE Project — Proof to a daughter of an executed inmate, not applied consistently. Fletcher murder of her husband, Douglas, hope is embrace and mercy.” Preponderance of the Evidence a former justice of Georgia’s high- retired from the court in 2005. went to her death singing “Amaz- A panel discussion with Atlanta — is advocating during the 2016 est court, the spiritual leader of the In the decade since he stepped ing Grace,” according to reports. Episcopal Bishop Robert C. Wright legislative session to change the Episcopal Church of Atlanta, a civil down, prisoners he ruled on have The 1997 murder was commit- and representatives from the standard of proof to the “prepon- rights icon and others. been killed in the death chamber. ted by Kelly Gissendaner’s then- Southern Center for Human Rights derance of the evidence” level. n 13 VATICAN NEWS Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Comedian, cardinal, inmate present papal book

Cindy Wooden From left, Catholic News Service Jesuit Father Federico VATICAN CITY | Arms flailing, Lombardi, the exuberant and perhaps hyper- papal active Italian actor and comedian spokesman, Roberto Benigni described Pope Cardinal Francis as a masterful minister of Pietro Parolin, God’s mercy, which is always active Vatican and always on the move. secretary of Benigni brought the house down state, and Jan. 12 during the presentation of Italian actor the new book-length interview with Roberto Benigni Pope Francis, “The Name of God Is arrive for the Mercy.” The actor read excerpts of presentation the book, but also offered his own of “The Name reflections on mercy and bubbled of God Is over with praise for Pope Francis. The U.S. English edition of “The Mercy” to When he received the call ask- Name of God Is Mercy” is pictured journalists in ing him to participate in the book at its release to journalists in Rome Jan. launch, Benigni said, he was told, Rome Jan. 12. 12. (Paul “‘His Holiness would like’ and I Haring | CNS) said, ‘Yes!’ without letting them fin- Because this response made ev- ish. I’d do anything — be a Swiss eryone laugh, I understood I had to Guard, drive the popemobile — ab- be a comedian. If they’d all knelt, I experienced mercy in his personal Benigni told the people at the the book presentation. solutely anything for this pope.” would (have tried to) be pope.” life, his priestly ministry and his book presentation that Pope Fran- Meeting and becoming friends “Mercy,” Benigni said, “is not a Hundreds of people packed the own spirituality. cis clearly demonstrates how mercy with Christians who visited the virtue that’s seated in an easy chair. auditorium of the Augustinian Pa- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican is not a soft, saccharine virtue, but prison, Zhang came to learn about It’s an active virtue, one that moves. tristic Institute across the street secretary of state, said that in the one that challenges people and has Jesus and grew to love him. He hesi- Just look at the pope, he’s never still. from the Vatican for the presenta- published conversation with jour- both social and political implica- tated converting, though, he said, It moves not just the heart, but the tion. nalist Andrea Tornielli, it is as if tions for the way it offers people a because he already had decided arms, legs, heels, knees. It moves Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Pope Francis wants “to take us by second chance and a helping hand. that he should do nothing more in heart and soul. It’s never still.” Vatican spokesman, said there is the hand and lead us into the great Zhang Jianqing, an immigrant his life to hurt his family and espe- “I would have loved to be a little doubt that mercy is a central and comforting mystery of God’s from China incarcerated in Padua, cially his mother, a practicing Bud- priest,” he said. When he was small theme of Pope Francis’ pontificate, mercy, a mystery far from our hu- Italy, who took the name Agostino dhist. and people would ask what he but the book is not so much an ex- man logic and yet so desired by us when he was baptized in 2015, was But his mother told him he must wanted to be when he grew up, Be- planation of mercy as it is an ac- pilgrims lost in this age of challeng- given leave to meet Pope Francis follow his heart, Zhang said. “God’s nigni said, “I’d respond, ‘the pope.’ count of how Pope Francis has es and trials.” and share his conversion story at mercy changed my life.” n Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as pope visits synagogue

Cindy Wooden ovations. Members of the Jewish lic-Jewish relations that began with Catholic News Service community greeted the pope on the Second Vatican Council and its their feet applauding and bid him declaration “Nostra Aetate” on rela- ROME | While the Catholic farewell the same way; he stood and tions with non-Christian religions. Church affirms that salvation comes applauded with the congregation But continued violence in the through Jesus, it also recognizes that when honor was paid to the handful Middle East and the specter of ter- God is faithful and has not revoked of survivors of the Nazi Holocaust rorism also were on the hearts and his covenant with the Jewish people, who were present for the event. minds of all the speakers. Pope Francis said. “Their sufferings, anguish and “Conflicts, wars, violence and Interrupted repeatedly with ap- tears must never be forgotten,” the injustice open profound wounds in plause at Rome’s main synagogue pope said. “And the past must be humanity and call us to reinforce Pope Francis gestures as he visits the main synagogue in Rome Jan. Jan. 17, the pope said the Church a lesson to us for the present and our commitment to peace and jus- 17. At right is Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome. “recognizes the irrevocability of the the future. The Shoah teaches us tice,” the pope said. (Paul Haring | CNS) Old Covenant and the constant and that maximum vigilance is always “The violence of man against faithful love of God for Israel.” needed in order to intervene quick- man is in contradiction with every destruction. welcoming the pope “to reaffirm The statement, which he already ly in defense of human dignity and religion worthy of the name and, Interreligious dialogue, he said, that religious differences, which had made in his 2013 exhortation, peace.” particularly, with the three mono- must be based on a recognition that should be maintained and respect- “The Joy of the Gospel,” was repeat- Pope Francis was the third pope theistic religions” of Judaism, Chris- all people are children of the same ed, must not however be a justifica- ed in a recent document by the Pon- to visit the Rome synagogue and tianity and Islam. God, who calls them to praise him tion for hatred and violence.” tifical Commission for Religious Re- Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, the chief Human life is a sacred gift of God, and to work together for the good of “The Near East, Europe and lations with the Jews. The document rabbi of Rome, said that in Jewish Pope Francis said. “God is the God all. many other parts of the world are reaffirmed Pope Benedict XVI’s tradition “an act repeated three of life and always wants to promote However, he said, the relation- besieged by wars and terrorism,” the teaching that the Church “neither times becomes ‘chazaqa,’ a fixed and defend it; and we, created in his ship between Christians and Jews rabbi said. After decades in which conducts nor supports” any institu- tradition.” image and likeness, are obliged to is unique because of Christianity’s Nazism, communism and other to- tional missionary initiative directed The pope, the rabbi, the president do the same.” Jewish roots. “Therefore, Christians talitarian ideologies led to such suf- toward Jews. of the Rome Jewish community and Catholics and Jews must pray in- and Jews must see themselves as fering, now “violence has come back While frigid winter temperatures the president of the Union of Italian tensely that God would help bring brothers and sisters united by the and it is fed and justified by fanatic finally arrived in Rome, Pope Fran- Jewish Communities all recalled the peace, reconciliation, forgiveness same God and by a rich, common visions inspired by religion.” cis received the warmest of wel- visits of St. John Paul II in 1986 and of and life to the Holy Land, the Middle spiritual heritage.” Dialogue and respect are the an- comes at the synagogue. The visit Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. And they East and all places where conflict In his speech, Rabbi Di Segni said swer, he said, and the pope’s visit to featured an exchange of standing all spoke of the “new era” in Catho- and terrorism are sowing death and the Rome Jewish community was the synagogue is a sign of that. n Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS 14 vatican letter — THE POLITICS OF MERCY Pope knows ‘welcoming the stranger’ is controversial Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY | The Italian co- median talking about a new Pope Francis book was not joking when he said being a minister of God’s mercy can have social and political implications. The corporal works of mercy of feeding the hungry and clothing the naked might not be controversial, but they are socially relevant ac- tions. None of the corporal works, though, is as politically charged in the West today as “welcoming the stranger,” particularly if that strang- er is a Muslim. “We are called to serve Christ the crucified through every marginal- A refugee drinks tea in front of his tent in the refugee camp in ized person,” Pope Francis said in the coastal town of Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk, France, Jan. 10. Refugees and migrants disembark from a ferry at the port of Piraeus, the new book, “The Name of God Is (Stephanie Lecocq, EPA | CNS) near Athens, Greece, Jan. 14. (Orestis Panagiotou, EPA | CNS) Mercy.” “We touch the flesh of Christ in he der Italian law, asylum seekers are who is outcast, hungry, thirsty, na- not allowed to work for the first six ked, imprisoned, ill, unemployed, months they are in the country. The persecuted, in search of refuge,” the parish of St. Peter’s Basilica is host- pope continued. “That is where we ing Eritrean refugees. A woman, find our God, that is where we touch whose husband is missing, gave our Lord.” birth to her fifth child shortly after The U.N. Refugee Agency re- arriving in Rome. She, the newborn ported last June that at the end of and two of her other children are 2014, the number of people forcibly living in a Vatican apartment; she displaced because of persecution, hopes soon to embrace her other conflict and violence reached the two children, who are now in a refu- highest number ever recorded; it gee camp in awaiting the comple- had grown to “a staggering 59.5 mil- tion of family reunification proce- lion compared to 51.2 million a year dures. In the meantime, the woman earlier and 37.5 million a decade is hosting another Eritrean woman ago.” The U.N. estimated the num- and her child in the apartment. A general view shows tents in the refugee camp in the coastal town of Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk, ber had surpassed 60 million by the Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the France, Jan. 10. (Stephanie Lecocq, EPA | CNS) end of 2015. Vatican observer at U.N. agencies The chief cause of the increase in Geneva, said the corporal work fear and is a way of justifying the re- “‘not yet useful’ — like the unborn between two serious and binding was the conflict in Syria, a conflict of mercy of welcoming strangers is jection of persons who have a right — or ‘no longer needed’ — like the obligations: protecting the rights that is ongoing and continues to “very political” and people’s fears to protection.” elderly.” and safety of one’s citizens and en- send people fleeing. In 2015, the are natural. “It’s something un- Speaking to the diplomats at the Welcoming the stranger is not suring assistance to and acceptance U.N. reported, 244 million people, avoidable that when you come into Vatican, Pope Francis said an exag- always easy, the pope said. “The of migrants. n or 3.3 percent of the world’s popula- contact with the unknown, you are gerated concern for oneself leads massive number of arrivals on the tion, lived outside their country of frightened.” to indifference toward others and, shores of Europe,” for example, origin. “When we are detached, when we worse, to “fear and cynicism.” “appears to be overburdening the The plight of migrants and refu- don’t know them, we fear them and But those forced to flee their system of reception painstakingly Special Occasions gees has been at the heart of Pope they fear us. The first reaction is sus- homelands are the ones who have building on the ashes of the Second Wedding Announcement Francis’ concern as pope. Soon af- picion,” he said. To overcome fear the most legitimate fears: Will they World War.” In addition, large num- ter his election in 2013, he went to and fulfill the Christian obligation and their families survive? Which bers of newcomers with a different the Italian island of Lampedusa to of welcome and care, “the first step borders will be open to them? Will culture and religious tradition leads pray for migrants who had drowned is to get to know each other.” they be accepted? Will someone to obvious questions about respect- attempting to reach Europe and to Setting aside policies and proce- reach out a helping hand as they try ing differences while preserving a meet those who made it safely and dures for determining how many to re-establish themselves? nation’s traditional cultural and re- those who have welcomed them. refugees to accept, from where and Pope Francis insisted that peo- ligious values. Meeting Jan. 11 with ambassa- how to vet them, Archbishop Tomasi ple are the “paramount value to “Equally significant,” he said, dors representing their nations at said governments and politicians be cared for and respected.” A lack “are fears about security, further ex- the Vatican, the pope made his con- must pay greater attention to con- of concern for migrants, he said, acerbated by the growing threat of cern for migrants and migration the crete steps for integrating newcom- stems from the same sense of self- international terrorism.” key focus of his speech. ers. “That is what determines how preoccupation and fear of change Politically, Pope Francis said, na- While acknowledging the social people will react.” that views some human beings as tions must “find the right balance” Love is patient, love is kind. It always and political challenges that come “We must say to migrants, ‘You protects, always trusts, always hopes, with welcoming migrants, Pope are in need. 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FLORIDA grounds where the closing Mass of the “forgotten” Christians of the Pope Francis’ Feb. 12-17 visit will be Middle East are urging stepped-up held is about a quarter-mile from peace efforts to resolve conflicts House members the U.S.-Mexico border. “It became tearing apart the troubled region. apparent that we didn’t know how Highlighting the ongoing plight of back KIDCARE for many people we could potentially Iraqi Christian refugees who face legal immigrants house on the border, which posed another winter of displacement, 18 a safety risk to those in attendance,” months after fleeing persecution by Tallahassee | According O’Hara added in a Jan. 13 email. Islamic State militants, is also their to a brief from the News Service of top concern. Florida, the House Health Innova- “They want a future which is full tion Subcommittee on Wednesday WORLD of peace,” Bishop Declan Lang of unanimously approved a bill (HB Bristol, England, said of the Iraqi 89), sponsored by Rep. Jose Felix Pope makes ‘mercy Christians who attended a packed, Diaz, R-Miami, and Rep. David solemn Mass at Our Lady of Peace Santiago, R-Deltona, that would Friday’ visit to Center on the hilly, tree-lined out- eliminate a five-year waiting period skirts of the Jordanian capital. for children of legal immigrants to elderly, infirm “These people are of tremendous be eligible for the state’s KidCare ROM E | As part of his personal Pope Francis places his zucchetto on a man as he meets the disabled faith, and that’s where they find health insurance program. observance of the Year of Mercy, during his general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican Jan. 13. their identity. What we are trying to The vote came a day after House Pope Francis made an unan- (Paul Haring | CNS) say to them is that you are not for- Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt nounced, “private” visit to a retire- gotten,” Bishop Lang told Catholic Island, called for passing the bill, ment home and to a group home News Service. after similar proposals failed in the for people in a persistent vegetative the theologically conservative Afri- constitutes an absolute falsehood. Bishop Lang has been leading 12 House for four years. Removing the state, the Vatican said. The visits to can churches, some of whose lead- I find it extremely unjust that our bishops from Europe, South Africa waiting period would allow more the 33 residents of the Bruno Buozzi ers had threatened to walk out of employees, proudly carrying out a and North America on the third and than 17,000 children to qualify for Retirement Home and the six resi- the five-day primate meeting if the service for the pope and the Church, final leg of a pilgrimage to encour- coverage immediately, according dents of Casa Iride Jan. 15 were Episcopal Church was not penal- have gotten to the point, for some age Christians in the Holy Land. to a House bill analysis. Diaz noted announced with the hashtag #Mer- ized for its actions. time now, of being ashamed to tell Known as the Holy Land Coordina- that during the last four years, the cyFriday by the pontifical commis- The suspension was announced people they work here,” he told the tion, the annual event was set up at Agency for Health Care Adminis- sion organizing the Year of Mercy. in a statement issued by the pri- weekly. Archbishop Becciu, 67, has the invitation of the Holy See at the tration had gone from estimating The Vatican previously announced mates Jan. 14, a day earlier than been substitute secretary for gener- end of the last century to offer sup- the cost of the proposal at $500 mil- that one Friday each month during planned because of leaks to the al affairs in the Vatican Secretariat port to local Christian communi- lion to less than $2 million. Partly, the Holy Year, Pope Francis would media. It said the changes in teach- of State — a job similar to a chief of ties of the Holy Land. The bishops he said, that was because the feder- personally and privately perform ing on marriage in the Episcopal staff — since 2011. A large portion of earlier traveled to the Gaza Strip al government established last year a work of mercy. The series ended Church represent a “fundamental the question-and-answer interview and the West Bank to encourage a that it would pay 95 percent of the up beginning very publicly Dec. departure from the faith and teach- focused on accusations of finan- Palestinian Christian population cost. “We could actually save money 18 when he visited and celebrated ing held by the majority of our prov- cial mismanagement illustrated in increasingly dwindling in the land if things go right,” Diaz said. Mass at a shelter run by the Rome inces on the doctrine of marriage,” recent books by Italian journalists of Jesus’ birth. Eighteen organizations and in- diocesan Caritas. which it defined as a lifelong union Gianluigi Nuzzi, author of “Mer- dividuals supported the bill. “The For the January visit, journalists between a man and a woman. Pau- chants in the Temple,” and Emil- Files available to value and benefits of this bill can- were not invited or even informed. list Father Ron Roberson, associ- iano Fittipaldi, author of “Avarice.” not be overstated,” said Michael Mc- Even the residents of the two facili- ate director of the U.S. Conference bring justice in Quone of the Florida Conference of ties were not told in advance, said of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat Pope to teens: Jesuit murders Catholic Bishops. There was no op- a statement issued by the Vatican for Ecumenical and Interreligious position, although Rep. Mike Hill, R- press office once the pope had re- Affairs, said he doubted the sus- Don’t fall for hate, SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador | Pensacola Beach, cautioned that the turned to the Vatican. Pope Francis pension would have an impact on fearmongers San Salvador Archbishop Jose Esco- federal government might not be a was accompanied by Archbishop ARCUSA, the 50-year-old dialogue bar Alas said Church files on human trustworthy partner. “This is a great Rino Fisichella, who is in charge of between the Episcopal Church and VIC AT AN CITY | Don’t fall for rights violations committed during bill, and I support it,” Hill said. “My the jubilee organizing committee; the USCCB Committee on Ecu- hate and fearmongering from oth- the civil war are available to help only question or concern is that so the archbishop’s office tweeted sev- menism and Interreligious Affairs. ers; make new friends instead and to find the truth and bring about much of the funding is being taken eral photos of the pope’s visit. He told Catholic News Service Jan. always help and show concern for justice in the killings of six Jesuit over by the federal government.” 14 that while “the statement of the others, Pope Francis told the world’s priests and two women, murdered Anglicans sanction primates could be open to different teens. “Be brave and go against the in November 1989. A Spanish court interpretations,” in the bilateral dia- tide, be friends of Jesus, who is the has reissued a request for the arrest NATION Episcopalians over logue, “the Episcopal Church never prince of peace,” he said in a writ- warrants for 17 same-sex marriage claimed to represent the other An- ten message for the Jubilee of Mercy Salvadoran military officials and El Paso Mass glican provinces.” for Young People, scheduled to be soldiers for their alleged involve- MC AN HesTER, England | Be- celebrated in Rome and dioceses ment in the killing that shocked this scrapped, but cause of the U.S. Episcopal Church’s Vatican is not a ‘den around the world April 23-25. In Central American country and the moves to unilaterally change canon his written message, released by international community. “We will not papal Mass law to allow same-sex marriage, of thieves,’ says top the Vatican Jan. 14, the pope said always be in favor of truth, of justice, across border Anglican leaders voted to suspend Vatican official the Year of Mercy is open to ev- in favor of the victims,” Archbishop Episcopalians from positions repre- eryone so they may experience “a Escobar said during a Jan. 10 news ELS PA O, Texas | The Diocese senting the Anglican Communion V ATICAN CITY | The Vatican time of grace, peace, conversion conference in which he said the of El Paso has scrapped plans for a and from participating in some An- is not “a den of thieves,” and such and joy.” God invites everyone, he files on war crimes investigated in border Mass that would have taken glican bodies. Primates meeting in insinuations are an injustice to em- said, because “there are no walls the 1980s by the Church’s legal aid place at the same time as the closing Canterbury, England, said that for ployees who are proud to serve the or distances which can prevent the office, Tutela Legal, are available for Mass of Pope Francis’ visit to Mex- three years, members of the Episco- pope and the Church, said Arch- father’s mercy from reaching and the public and investigators. “We ico in February. However, the Feb. pal Church will be barred from sit- bishop Angelo Becciu, a top official embracing us.” While three days in will be in favor (of clarifying war 17 papal Mass at the fairgrounds in ting on Anglican bodies making de- in the Vatican Secretariat of State. April have been set aside for those crimes) and collaborating in what Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, across the cisions on doctrine and polity and Necessary economic and admin- between 13 and 16 years of age, ev- we can collaborate,” he added. Dur- border from El Paso, is still going to from representing the Communion istrative reforms and countermea- ery day of the jubilee year marks “a ing the 12 years of civil war, which take place as scheduled. Elizabeth on ecumenical and interfaith bod- sures have been taken to address chance for us to grow in holiness.” ended in 1992, the lawyers and O’Hara, a spokeswoman for the El ies. any problems, he told the Italian investigators of Tutela Legal were Paso Diocese, said security con- The move comes in response to weekly Panorama in an interview Bishops urge more among the few who dared to inves- cerns over the size of the anticipated a policy allowing gay marriages, published in the issue dated Jan. 20. tigate cases of torture, murder, and crowd for a U.S.-based Mass taking adopted last year by the General “I must reiterate firmly that we are efforts to help violations of human rights, many of place at the same time as the Juarez Convention, or governing body, of not a bunch of corrupt and incom- Iraqi Christians them committed by the right-wing Mass prompted the change in plans. the Episcopal Church, the Anglican petent people,” he said in a lengthy death squads. Spain seeks the ex- “The pope is still considered a head Church in the United States. The interview conducted at the Vatican AM M AN, Jordan | With crises in tradition of the military officials, of state,” O’Hara told Catholic News change in canon law in the U.S. has Dec. 31. “The Vatican is not a den Syria and Iraq deepening, Catholic because four of the six Jesuit killed Service Jan. 13. The Juarez fair- been strongly opposed by many of of thieves. To represent it as such bishops on a solidarity visit with were Spaniards. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE 16

Part of the body of Christ: Scripture readings Being a lover of God Friday, Jan. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Sunday, Jan. 24 of Luke 1. Luke writes his Gospel declares himself the one whom not have one without the other for Unborn Children Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; as “an orderly account for you, Isaiah prophesied nearly 500 a living body — and that is what 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27; most excellent Theophilus” (Lk years prior to the day he walked the Church is. You cannot sepa- Mk 3:13-19 Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 1:3). “Theophilus” is a Greek word into this Nazorean synagogue. Lo rate the Church from Christ. To do meaning “lover of God.” From and behold, standing before them so would bring the death of both Saturday, Jan. 23 This Sunday presents us with these opening lines of Chapter 1 in their house of stone is the living Christ and his Church, which ex- 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; three intriguing Scripture pas- we go straight to Chapter 4 where Messiah who will build a house of plains why the Catholic faith is not Mk 3:20-21 sages, each worth a column in and Jesus has already begun his pub- worship, not with stone but with passed on by individuals holding of themselves. Our first lic ministry. At this point, his own living body, broken and such a position. Sunday, Jan. 24 reading from the Old Tes- he walks into a familiar sacrificed for us. He will bring to Second, some people may get Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; tament tells us about Israel place — the synagogue them and to us freedom from sin- upset that they cannot be ushers, 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27; being freed from Babylo- that he and his family ful captivity; he will repair our choir section leaders, or speak Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 nian slavery and coming would have worshipped broken vision. with tongues, or be as holy as the back home to a war-torn in every Sabbath in Our Epistle comes from St. person next to them, or be or- Monday, Jan. 25 Jerusalem. Their city and Nazareth. Before his Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthi- dained as a priest/bishop, etc. Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle Temple have been virtual- own townsfolk and kin ans, Chapter 12. Paul discusses St. Paul makes it clear that as the ly destroyed. Nonetheless, he reads a passage from the meaning and structure of the body is not made up of one part, Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 they hear the word of God Isaiah that prophesies a Church. The Church is the living but many parts, so is the Church. Sunday spoken to them for the Word future Messiah who will body of Christ, of which Christ Not all are called to be apostles, Tuesday, Jan. 26 first time in years by the bring freedom to those is the head (Col 1:18) and we are prophets, teachers, speak with prophet Ezra. Now they Father in captivity, recovery of members of his body. There are tongues, etc. Be the person God Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops have the Spirit-led moti- Brian sight to the blind, and to two points from this passage to has called you to be in the Church 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; vation to pursue holiness proclaim a year accept- which I would like to draw your and accept that with humble love. Mk 3:31-35 and rebuild the house of Campbell able to God. attention. Do not be motivated by false enti- the Lord in the city of God. Jesus closes the old First, have you ever heard tlement or arrogant pride. Be mo- Wednesday, Jan. 27 Today’s Old Testament reading handwritten manuscript of Isa- someone say, “I believe in Christ tivated by a grateful heart. 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 of rediscovering God’s word and iah, a passage quite familiar to but I don’t need to go to Church/or This week let us reflect upon rebuilding the Temple for divine his listeners. He looks at them be an active part of the Church”? what it means to follow Jesus, the Thursday, Jan. 28 worship serves as a backdrop for with those penetrating eyes and In this statement a person is say- anointed one of God. It means St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor Luke’s Gospel message: the re- speaks: “Today this Scripture pas- ing that they believe in the head, that we must submit ourselves of the Church vealing of Jesus Christ — for he is sage is fulfilled in your hearing.” but want no part with the body to him and be a part of his body, 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk the living Word and his body is the You could probably hear a pin connected to that head. The ques- the Church-Catholic. We must be 4:21-25 living Temple of God. Let us now drop as more than a few stunned tion I pose to this person is, what happy to be the part of his body consider the impact of today’s mouths popped open in front of happens when you lop off a head that he re-creates us to be. In so Friday, Jan. 29 good news. him. Jesus reveals his deepest from the rest of the body? What doing, you and I will become 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, Our Gospel reading this Sun- identity before the people who good is the head or the body at “Theophilus” — a most excellent 10-11; day begins with the opening lines thought they knew him best. He that point? The answer is you can- lover of God. n Mk 4:26-34

Saturday, Jan. 30 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk In the name of love 4:35-41 Sunday Jan. 31 Sunday Jan. 31 has a plan for our life. As to whether would send. Instead of embracing “Look at me and see how impor- Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor we live out God’s predestined lov- God’s predestined plan in an un- tant I am.” Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13; Lk 4:21-30 ing purpose for our life depends on suspected neighborhood boy, they It would appear from 1 Corin- 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13; Lk 4:21-30 our personal free-willed response began to doubt and bicker, think- thians, Chapters 9 through 13, that Monday, Feb. 1 Pilate asks Christ the question, to God, a response that we hope- ing that they knew better. some were teaching that everyone “What is truth?” Tina Turner asks fully make with loving and gener- Jesus knew this and warned his has the gifts of the Holy Spirit, like 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk the question, “What’s love got to do ous hearts. townspeople about how in the past speaking in tongues. Paul makes it 5:1-20 with it?” Oh love. How our hearts In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter God sent great prophets to Israel, clear that not everyone has these flutter and our cheeks blush in the 4, Jesus, the embodiment of love, but Israel rejected these proph- gifts. And those who do must exer- Tuesday, Feb. 2 presence of love. Movies, music, stands before his townsfolk of Naz- ets because of a “familiarity that cise these gifts with orderly hum- Presentation of the Lord churches, homes and cities are areth and reveals his deepest iden- breeds contempt.” Because of this ble service, not for a disorderly nar- Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22- built in the name of love. Nothing tity to them: that he is the Spirit- stinking thinking, God would send cissistic carnival show. In fact, Paul 40 or 2:22-32 gives us more stability and secu- anointed Messiah. God the Father those prophets to non-Israelites, to will give an extensive list of spiri- rity than to know that we are loved. sent his eternal Son into the world gentiles, whose hearts would be tual gifts that come from God and Wednesday, Feb. 3 What is more rewarding to love an- to bring about the greatest act of open to receiving the message and he places the more “showy” gifts 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 other and to give of oneself without God’s love — the hope of everlast- responding with generous love. at the very bottom to make a point. counting the cost? It turns out for ing life. Though God has a predes- Where one door is closed, God will His point is this: It’s not about a Thursday, Feb. 4 Tina and for all of us that love has tined loving plan for our lives, God open another. show; it’s about love of God and the 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; (Ps) 1 Chr 29:10-11b, everything to do with it. Today let will not force us to accept that plan. people God places in our life. Our second reading at Mass 11d-12; us consider the good news about We can either accept God’s plan from St. Paul could be considered This week I hope that all of us Mk 6:7-13 love that comes from the author of with loving hearts, or reject God’s the Bible’s greatest treatise on the will carefully read 1 Corinthians love, God — Father, Son and Holy plan, to our own peril. meaning of love. Paul writes to the 12:31—13:13 at home. May God en- Friday Feb. 5 Spirit. Have you heard the phrase “Fa- Church in Corinth, which must lighten us with the true meaning The first reading for this Sun- miliarity breeds contempt”? This have been a very lively and some- of love, narrowing our arrogance St. Agatha, virgin and martyr day’s Mass makes audible the lov- is what happens to Jesus in his own what cantankerous community. to non-relevance, expanding our Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51; Mk 6:14-29 ing words spoken by God to the hometown. These people gathered Lively in the sense that the Church hearts to relevant graciousness. prophet Jeremiah: “Before I formed in the Nazareth synagogue think was growing and exercised some What’s love got to do with it? Ev- Saturday, Feb. 6 you in the womb I knew you, before that they know him. They could powerful manifestations of the erything. n St. Paul Miki, Companions, martyrs you were born I dedicated you. I not accept that this poor working- gifts of the Holy Spirit. Because 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 have appointed you to be a prophet class carpenter who lived a few they were human beings, as we all Father Campbell is a priest of the to the nations” (Jer 1:4-5). 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Teacher Marcy Boatner stands enthusiastically with her equally enthusiastic kindergarten class at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lakeland. The school opened its doors to a Florida Catholic photographer to reveal some of the day-to-day activities of the students, who range from prekindergarten to eighth grade. See more photos, page B8. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK C2 Nation takes a week to celebrate Catholic schools To celebrate Catholic education, The theme encompasses sev- the U.S. Catholic Church takes a eral concepts that are at the heart of week to showcase the benefits of a Catholic education. First, schools Catholic schools to students, par- are communities — small families ents and the faith community at in their own right, but also mem- large. bers of the larger community The theme for the Na- of home, Church, city and tional Catholic Schools nation. Faith, knowl- FLORIDA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Week 2016 is “Catholic edge and service are Schools: Communi- three measures by STATISTICS FOR 2015-2016 ties of Faith, Knowl- which any Catholic edge and Service.” The school can and should According to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, there annual observance be judged. are 235 Catholic schools in Florida, including pre-k/early childhood starts the last Sunday The logo features a programs, elementary, secondary and special-education schools. in January and runs all swirl of colors interacting week, which in 2016 is Jan. around a cross, which is at Number of Catholic schools per diocese/archdiocese… 31-Feb. 6. Schools typically cel- the center of all Catholic education. ebrate Catholic Schools Week with The vibrancy of the colors and the Miami Archdiocese: 62 schools (including 48 elementary/ Masses, open houses, and other movement and shadows in the logo pre-K, 13 secondary, and one special-education school) with a activities for students, families, pa- portray the inner-connectivity and total enrollment of 33,846. rishioners, and the community at community life that are present in St. Augustine Diocese: 33 schools (including 28 elementary/ large. Catholic schools. pre-K, four secondary, and one special-education school) with a total enrollment of 10,914. St. Petersburg Diocese: 47 schools (including 39 elemen- tary/pre-K, six secondary, and two special-education schools) with a total enrollment of 12,479. Orlando Diocese: 42 schools (including 36 elementary/pre- K, five secondary, and one special-education school) with a total enrollment of 14,354. Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese: 12 schools (including 10 elementary/pre-K and two secondary schools; two of the elemen- tary schools include the enrollment of students benefiting from special education) with a total enrollment of 3,096 Palm Beach Diocese: 19 schools (including 16 elementary/ pre-K and three secondary schools; one of the elementary schools includes the enrollment of students benefiting from special educa- tion) with a total enrollment of 6,163. Venice Diocese: 20 schools (including 15 elementary/pre-K, four secondary, and one special-education school) with a total enrollment of 4,687.

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Some 10,000 students and adult advocates for school choice converged on Florida’s Capitol during the Jan. 19 Rally in Tally. The group included some 2,000 representatives of Catholic schools across Florida. Above, keynoter Martin Luther King III, shown on a Jumbotron, lends his voice in support for school choice at the Rally in Tally. (COURTESY | FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS) Advocates urged to rally behind school choice

arship) program provides some of PTA), Florida League of Women families directly benefit from edu- FYI Catholic school our most vulnerable children and Voters, chapters of the NAACP and cational choice. their families access to high-quality private citizens who also represent Currently serving nearly 78,000 Breakdown of enrollment students join educational opportunities that best Americans United for Separation students, the scholarship program in Catholic schools thanks meet the needs of the student and of Church and State. Scott refers has been providing hope and op- to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) Program for thousands for Rally offer the greatest potential for suc- to Gov. Rick Scott. Co-defendants portunity to students from low-in- the 2015-2016 school year: cess,” said James Herzog, associate include members of his cabinet, in- come families since 2001. The pro- in Tally director for education at the Florida cluding Pam Bondi, attorney gen- gram is funded by corporate dona- • Statewide enrollment: Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops. eral; Jeff Atwater; Adam Putnam, tions in return for dollar-for-dollar schools in Florida enrolled 85,539 STAFF REPORT While standing outside the Cap- commissioner of agriculture and tax credits. Since its inception, this students from prekindergarten to itol, participants listened to speak- head of the Florida Department of program has enjoyed bipartisan 12th grade, which included 13,369 TALLAHASSEE | Thanks to ers, including Martin Luther King Revenue; and Pam Stewart, com- support and provided parents with students within 176 Catholic their numbers and their neon green III — son of the late Rev. Martin missioner of education. choices for the best educational set- schools in the FTC program — 15.6 shirts that read “#dropthesuit,” it Luther King Jr. and the late Coretta The plaintiffs say the Flori- ting for their children. According to percent of the total statewide enrollment. These students are re- was hard to miss 10,000 advocates Scott King— who served as keynote da Tax Credit Scholarship vio- the Florida Conference of Catholic ceiving $75.9 million in scholarship for school choice. speaker. lates constitutional prohibitions Bishops, the lobbying arm for Flori- funds to attend Catholic schools And that was exactly the point of “This is about freedom,” King against state money going to reli- da’s bishops, a total of 13,369 Catho- (with the scholarships valued at the Rally in Tally. said in support of school choice. gious institutions or to a nonuni- lic school students benefit from the $5,677 per child). Students and parents by the “The freedom to choose what’s best form education system. But since Florida Tax Credit Scholarship. At • Orlando Diocese: 35 schools par- thousands converged on the state for your family. This is about op- the suit was filed, the defendants $5,677 per scholarship, that totals ticipating that serve 3,156 students Capitol to display a strong, united tions.” got a boost when, in May 2015, $75.9 million. via the scholarships (22 percent stance in favor of gaining the best Other speakers included several Leon County Circuit Court Judge More than 35 Catholic schools of total enrollment of 14,354 education environment for chil- religious leaders, school choice George S. Reynolds III granted in Florida traveled to Tallahassee students). Diocesan FTC scholarship dren. The Jan. 19 rally began with and civil rights advocates and for- the parents who benefit from the to lend their support at the rally students are receiving $17.9 million the triumphant cadence of 10,000 mer scholarship recipients. The scholarship full intervenor status including Sacred Heart School in to attend Catholic schools. attendees — including 2,000 from rally was intended to be both a re- in the suit. According to redefine- Lake Worth (Palm Beach Diocese); • Palm Beach Diocese: 15 schools Catholic schools across Florida sponse to a lawsuit that questions donline.org, a blog co-hosted by Lourdes Academy in Daytona participating that serve 691 — marching from the Donald L. the constitutionality of tax credit Step-Up Students, which admin- Beach, St. Andrew School in Orlan- students via the scholarships (11.2 Tucker Civic Center a few blocks scholarships and a visible sign isters some of the tax credit schol- do, St. Paul School in Leesburg, Ba- percent of total enrollment of 6,163 to a designated area near the state of the enormous impact school arships, the court filing said “the silica School of St. Paul in Daytona students). Diocesan FTC scholarship capitol building. choice has in the lives of the stu- parents wanted intervenor status Beach and Trinity High School in students are receiving $3.9 million They carried signs touting mes- dents it serves, many of whom are because they had a ‘direct, sub- Ocala (all of the Orlando Diocese); to attend Catholic schools. sages such as Put Kids First, Save minorities. stantial and immediate’ interest and Bishop Verot High School • Venice Diocese: 12 schools par- Our Scholarships and #dropthe- The lawsuit in question is that of in the program that ‘will not vary in Fort Myers, Cardinal Mooney ticipating that serve 462 students suit, and let their voices be heard as McCall v. Scott, which was filed in over the course of this litigation, High School in Sarasota, Incarna- via the scholarships (9.9 percent of a pending legal challenge continues the Second Judicial Circuit of Flor- whereas the defendants’ interests tion School in Sarasota, St. Andrew total enrollment of 4,687 students). to threaten an important scholar- ida in August 2014. Joanne McCall in this lawsuit are liable to shift School in Cape Coral, St. Charles Diocesan FTC scholarship students ship program. Organized by Florida is a resident of Leon County who with the political winds.’” Borromeo School in Port Charlotte, are receiving $2.6 million to attend Voices for Choices, the rally served serves as vice president of the Flori- While the lawsuit is in the lower St. Francis Xavier School in Fort Catholic schools. to display how the Florida Tax Cred- da Education Association, an orga- court, rally organizers anticipate Myers and St. Martha School in it Scholarship program offers par- nization that is also listed as a co- that the Florida Supreme Court Sarasota (all of the Venice Diocese_. ents the ability to choose the best plaintiff. Other co-plaintiffs include could ultimately make the final “Scholarship students, who often Kristy Swol, director of education/ educational environment for their State Sen. Geraldine Thompson (D- decision on the Florida Tax Credit do not have the opportunity to be superintendent of schools for the children. The organizers believe 12), Florida School Boards Associa- Scholarship legal challenges in heard, will have the chance to raise Venice Diocese. n this Rally in Tally will be the largest tion, Florida Association of School months or years to come. In that their voices in support of a program school choice rally in the nation. Administrators, Florida Congress time, the rally creates personal that is essential to and directly For information, visit http://www. “The (Florida Tax Credit Schol- of Parents and Teachers (Florida awareness of how low-income benefits their education,” said Dr. flvoicesforchoices.org. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK C4 U.N. body told school choice for all is human right Catholic News Service most accessible and immediate committee to take the lead with all humans as persons.” a view to punish the perpetrators venue within the U.N. treaty sys- other human rights treaty com- He also said that new supple- of such crimes,” Archbishop To- GENEVA | Amendments to the tem to consider how discrimina- mittees to monitor how not tak- mentary norms of the Vatican City masi explained. constitutions of some U.S. states are tory education funding policies in- ing action to repeal or challenge State promulgated by Pope Francis “History shows that the truth preventing children from low- and terfere with the realization” of the the Blaine amendments or other July 11, 2013, offer a “very clear and that all men and women are cre- middle-income minority families convention to advance equality in restrictions on education funding strong piece of legislation for the ated equal, with certain inalien- from better educational opportuni- law and “combat prejudice which perpetuates practices that dispro- elimination of racial discrimina- able rights, must constantly be ties than what may be available in leads to racial discrimination.” portionately affect racial and eth- tion and include a punishment of reaffirmed, re-appropriated and public schools, amounting to dis- Opponents of school choice nic minorities. five to 10 years for those guilty of defended. Such lofty principles crimination, the archbishop of At- have used the Blaine amendments Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the such crimes.” should be embodied in social and lanta told a U.N. committee meet- to overturn legislative initiatives Vatican observer to U.N. agencies He cited a section of the norms political life to ensure the elimi- ing in Switzerland. to provide state-funded parental in Geneva, reiterated the Holy See’s that prohibit various crimes nation of any form of racial dis- In remarks to the Committee choice in education, the archbish- support for the convention in a re- against humanity, including ac- crimination. This moral appeal is on the Elimination of Racial Dis- op told the committee. He cited port to the committee Nov. 24. tions motivated by consideration universally applicable,” he told the crimination, Archbishop Wilton a Georgia lawsuit filed by school The Vatican’s adherence to the of race, such as apartheid, perse- committee. D. Gregory argued Nov. 24 that choice opponents to overturn a requirements of the convention, cution and genocide. Such crimes The archbishop added that the the so-called Blaine amendments popular tax-credit scholarship he said, is motivated by Church call for a prison sentences of 30 to Holy See will continue to advocate violate the basic human right to program that has provided thou- teaching and the belief “that all 35 years for people convicted of globally “the values and all human school choice, and that nations are sands of scholarships to children members of the human race are such crimes, he said. rights that safeguard the inherent required to end all barriers to pa- from low- and middle-income equal in inherent dignity because “Such robust legislation mani- dignity of every person and which rental choice in education. families to attend private schools their dignity is grounded in the fests the importance of defending are a necessary component for Blaine amendments prohibit of their choice since 2008. image and likeness of God and the persons from actions that are fu- friendly relations among peoples the use of state funds at sectarian Archbishop Gregory urged the common rational nature shared by eled by racial bias and hatred, with and peace in the world.” n schools. They are named for Rep. James G. Blaine, R-Maine, who as speaker of the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives in 1875 proposed such an amendment to the U.S. Constitu- tion. While the amendment over- whelmingly passed in the House, it failed by four votes in the Senate. The meeting was part of the U.N. committee’s review of reports filed by the Vatican relating to its per- formance under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimina- tion. Among its provisions, the convention requires signatories to describe steps they have taken to advance the rights of people under the law, including education, and to contest practices that lead to ra- cial discrimination. Citing his own experience of be- ing educated in Catholic schools, Archbishop Gregory told the com- mittee he enjoyed “life-changing academic and formative opportu- nities” that “without equal access to public education funding are not available to most low-income families today.” Prior to the archbishop’s arrival in Geneva, the Atlanta Archdio- cese joined the Solidarity Center for Law and Justice, an Atlanta- based human rights law firm, in submitting ccca report examin- ing how Catholic schools generate social capital that helps students overcome obstructions to learn- ing. The report illustrated how de- mographic shifts, staffing chal- lenges attributable to the lack of available women religious or men religious to teach in Catholic schools and discriminatory edu- cation funding practices interfere with the ability of Catholic schools to build social capital in some of the most impoverished U.S. com- munities. 34855-0122 Archbishop Gregory acknowl- edged that the committee cannot dictate state education funding 35115-0122 policies. At the same, however, he noted that the committee was “the C5 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016

A day in the life of a Catholic school student a t St. Joseph School, Lakeland

Alyssa Second- McQueen grader and Luca Shannon Thompson Smith practice the displays two sounds of thumbs- letters with up after teacher Judy responding Graham in correctly to their VPK a money classroom. question (PHOTOS with his BY JEAN classmates, GONZALEZ from left, | FC) Emma Freeman, Emily Andablo and Bailey Gunn.

During sixth-grade science class, Sofia Suarez works to pull Shannon Smith, left, Jimmie Anticola apart a raw chicken wing to examine the bone, muscle and and Amarnia Saumell pray before their tendon of the meat. She is helped by her lab partner, Bernardo physical education class. Valdez.

Seventh- graders First-graders Giselle Andablo, left, and Isabelle Morrell enjoy leave playground time during recess. Kandi Taylor’s math class to get to their next class.

Sixth-graders Ansley Palmer, left, and Ainsley Nash study during their religion class. Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK C6 Sisters turn life story into Bella’s Kinship Group Chaminade-Madonna students create ‘meetup’ for children who are being raised by their grandparents

CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO like I’ve done nothing; I need to president of Chaminade-Madonna, Florida Catholic correspondent adopt more kids,’” said Gabriella. said the values of the Glazer family But the Glazers have raised Isa- exemplify the Marianist education HOLLYWOOD | About 40,000 bella and Gabriella well. In addition provided at the school. children in Broward County are be- to Bella’s Group, the girls contribute “Clearly, this is a family story,” ing raised by their grandparents or to other charities, such as ChildNet, said Muchek. “This is a story of other relatives. As a third-grader, the Pantry of Broward, Women in faith. We’re an educational institu- Isabella Glazer knew she wanted Distress and the Children’s Home tion, but this is also, from the girls’ to do something about those num- Society. perspective, a story of service, and bers. Why? Because Isabella and Both are honor students at it’s a story of justice, and it’s a story her sister, Gabriella, are part of that Chaminade-Madonna. Gabriela of outreach. And what we are try- statistic. cheers in the school squad. Both ing to do, generally, we’re trying From a young age, the sisters play in the Florida Youth Orches- to adapt and change not only our- were adopted by their grandpar- tra — Isabella plays the flute and selves but the world to be a more Bella’s Kinship Group creators Isabella, left, and Gabriella Glazer, ents, Ira and Marietta Glazer. They Gabriella the violin — and both positive place.” right, pose with Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory President often wondered if they were the earned black belts in Taekwondo. Time, talent and treasure have Judith Mucheck. Bella’s Group was recognized by the Congressional only ones in that situation. As Richard Pulido, senior direc- driven the girls, but so have simple Coalition on Adoption Institute as one of the 2015 Angels in “When we searched to see tor of advancement at Chaminade- but powerful philosophies they Adoption. (COURTESY) groups that were involved with Madonna, sees it, the Glazer girls learned from their grandparents: grandparents and grandkids, we are entrepreneurs and leaders driv- Finish what you start. Get involved. saw grandparents support groups, en by a passion to help others. Help those in need. And a few phi- this and that, meetups, but we “A lot of kids in (their) situation losophies of their own. didn’t see anything really for the could have taken a much more neg- “No matter how bad it gets, it can kids,” said Isabella, a sophomore at ative path,” he said. “We see a lot of only get better,” Gabriella said. Chaminade-Madonna College Pre- children who don’t have the best of “Or a little worse, but it could get Education paratory. “I was the kid who wanted early childhood end up in horrific better after that,” Isabella added. to meet other kids who were also places at (their) age, and here (they) “Everything happens for a reason. raised by their grandparents.” are defying the odds, saying, ‘Forget At the time that it happens you may You Can Believe In That desire led her, along with the past. I’m going to move forward not think that it’s good, or why is this her sister who’s a freshman, to start and make beautiful lives with my happening, what did I do, but after Bella’s Kinship Group, or Bella’s struggles.’” all of the years, if you look back, this Group, a nonprofit support group Judith Muchek, in her first year as got us to where we are now.” n for kids being raised by their grand- parents and other relatives. The group partners with Forever Fam- Please join us at our ily, which highlights children in foster care searching for adoptive families, and HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged OPEN HOUSE Youth). Bella’s Group hosts social meet- Sunday, January 31 Saint Francis Xavier School welcomes you to join our family, tradition and ups four times a year. With bowl- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm journey with Christ. We are a Blue Ribbon School, accredited by the Florida ing or skating parties, museum Catholic Conference. Established over 75 years ago, Saint Francis Xavier outings, movies and more, Isabella School provides our students with an exemplary academic education built and Gabriella make sure that fun upon a Catholic foundation of spirituality and compassionate humanity. takes center stage at the gather- ings, especially during the holiday Tuesday, February 2 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. season. “The Christmas party we have Open House will feature Bounce Houses, Games, every year it’s so that the kids have Cotton Candy, Prizes, Giveaways and Fun! fun,” said Isabella. “The (Nan Knox) Boys and Girls Club has a big gym and they can do a bunch of sports UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE DATES: and play.” While the children play, PreK 3-4 Primary/ Middle School the adults socialize, sharing experi- Intermediate Friday, January 8, 9-10:30 a.m. ences with other guardians, gath- Tuesday, February 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ering information and getting con- • Loving, Catholic- • State-of-the-art • Advanced curriculum nected with resources. based setting technology with iPads with cutting-edge Monday, March 14, 9-10:30 a.m. In October 2015, Bella’s Group and laptops technology Thursday, April 28, 9-10:30 a.m. was honored nationally with the • Collaborative learning in a centers • Collaborative • Academic title of “Angels in Adoption” by the Call 239-334-7707 to meet our faculty and students, tour our environment Learning Studio preparedness for Congressional Coalition on Adop- campus and see what Saint Francis Xavier School is all about! High School tion Institute. The sisters, along • Superkids • Wide spectrum of Limited opportunities are available. with their grandparents, spent a Reading Program educational services • Experienced faculty Visit www.stfrancisfortmyers.org for more information. week in Washington, D.C., where from Gifted to ESE and administration they also were recognized by Flor- ida Congressman Alcee Hastings. At the gala where they were hon- ored, the Glazer family marveled St. James Cathedral School at the stories of the other honorees. A Catholic Community “When we got there and saw and 35022-0122 heard the stories of all these people 505 E. Ridgewood Street, Orlando, FL 32803 35191-0122 adopting these and that many kids, 407.841.4432 • www.stjcs.com (my grandparents) were like, ‘I feel C7 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016

Gary Gelo, superin- tendent Educator experiences global of schools for the Palm Beach Dicoese, nature of Catholic schools poses with Cardinal International CHALLENGES FROM POPE FRANCIS Giuseppe During his address at the World Congress on Catholic Education, Versaldi, pre- congress Pope Francis issued three challenges to teachers. They included: fect of the Congregation offers lessons • Face the challenge of the for Catholic peripheries. “Leave those places Education, on Catholic where there are lots of educators at the World and go into the peripheries. Seek Congress identity, meeting there. Or, at least, leave behind on Catholic half! Seek there the needy, the Education. challenges of poor. And these have something (COURTESY) that the young people in the Holy Father richer areas do not — it is not their fault, but it is a sociological reality — they have the experience Cardinal: Catholic identity Jean Gonzalez of survival, and of cruelty, and of the Florida Catholic staff of hunger, and of injustices. They have a wounded humanity. And is caring witness, ORLANDO | Any educator I think that our salvation comes would appreciate a speaker who from the wounds of a wounded affirmed his or her vocation of man on the cross. They, from those not defensive ideology forming young people academi- wounds, draw wisdom, if there Carol Glatz cally and spiritually as they grow is a good educator who can lead them forward. This is not a case of Catholic News Service that a growing number of students in the faith. Sitting some 30 rows from going there to do charity work, to at many Catholic schools are not For Gary Gelo, superintendent the pontiff, Gary Gelo, teach them to read, to give them VATICAN CITY | Strong Catho- Catholic or baptized Christians. In of schools for the Palm Beach Dio- superintendent of schools something to eat … no! This is lic identity for Catholic schools and some parts of the world, 98 percent cese, that affirmative voice came for the Palm Beach Dicoese, necessary, but is provisional. It is educational institutes depends on of the student body may belong to straight from the top as he listened took this photo of Pope the first step. The challenge — and Francis speaking with fostering proactive, creative and another religion. to the Holy Father during a closing I encourage you — is to go there Catholic educators at the charitable witnesses of God’s love The question of “who are we, session of an international gather- to make them grow in humanity, in World Congress on Catholic and Gospel values, not defending what are we doing?” then arises, ing of educators. intelligence, in values, in attitudes, Education. (COURTESY) abstract ideologies, said the head of when it comes to the responsibility “You really felt on fire in the so that they can go forward and the Congregation for Catholic Edu- to evangelize and promote Chris- pope’s presence,” Gelo said upon bring to others those experiences cation. tian values, he said. reflecting on the World Congress they do not know.” • Rethink the works of mercy Catholic identity must recognize When asked about how gender on Catholic Education held in • Break down the walls: in education. “In this Year of Mercy, the major mission of evangelization theory and greater acceptance of November in Rome at the Castel “The greatest failure that an is mercy only giving alms? Or, in is “salvation and not conflict,” said homosexual persons in the larger Gandolfo Conference Center. “It educator can have is to educate education, how can I perform the Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, the culture would impact discussions was such an amazing thing. He sat ‘within the walls.’ … To educate works of mercy? That is, they are the congregation’s prefect. of Catholic identity during the con- there in a chair and talked to us. It within the walls: walls of a selec- works of the love of the Father. … “If one uses an abstract rational- gress, Cardinal Versaldi said Chris- was like listening to your grandpa. tive culture, the walls of a culture What can I do so that this love of the ity, one heads for an ideological bat- tian identity “cannot be separated We thought we would be hearing of security, the walls of a social Father, which is especially underlined tle that does not take into account from dialogue.” something like a prepared talk category that is affluent and no in this Year of Mercy, enters into our the essence of the proclamation of Proclaiming the Gospel is an in- from him, but it was almost like a longer goes forward.” educational efforts?” the Gospel, which is for people, not vitation, a proposal, which necessi- conversation with him.” for ideas,” he said at a Vatican news tates understanding who the other While the congress itself was conference Nov. 13. person is, which in turn requires limited to registered delegates, the page.) viewpoints about Catholic schools The cardinal and others were listening, engaging them with ex- closing session with Pope Francis Gelo said the pope’s words from around the world. There giving a preview of a world con- planations of the Christian faith was opened up to Italian educa- cemented another focus of the were individual and panel pre- gress sponsored by the congrega- and guiding them along a path of tors. So when the pope was intro- congress — establishing and fos- sentations in two different tracks: tion titled, “Educating Today and seeking the truth, he said. duced, he sat down and spoke to tering a Catholic identity within Catholic schools, and Catholic Tomorrow: A Renewing Passion.” If, on the other hand, the ap- a standing-room crowd of 5,000. a Catholic school. He added that colleges and universities. Because Some 2,500 people had signed up proach is “defensive,” he said, the Gelo said the pope immediately was a consistent message dur- he attended an international con- for the gathering Nov. 18-21 at the brandishing of truth “from above, created a comfortable setting as ing the three-day congress. The gress, Gelo found it interesting in Vatican and Castel Gandolfo. from afar,” then that “becomes ide- he spoke to the audience. His talk speakers talked about the impor- identifying similarities and differ- To mark the 50th anniversary of ology or at least perceived as such,” included a dialogue, during which tance of providing the educators ences among Catholic educators the Second Vatican Council’s Dec- he said. three educators were allowed to the necessary tools and formation of different nations. laration On Christian Education What is more successful in many ask a question for him to answer. experiences to ground their own Across the globe there are and the 25th anniversary of the educational institutions, he said, is And despite reflecting upon the foundations of faith. Sessions of 210,000 Catholic schools and apostolic constitution “Ex Corde an identity based on “witnessing questions off the cuff, his answers the congress were seen as oppor- 1,865 Catholic and ecclesiastical Ecclesiae,” the world congress was charity” in which Catholic admin- reflected the congress’ theme of tunities for getting to know one universities, attended by a total of meant to reinvigorate the Church’s istrators, faculty and students “are “Education Today and Tomorrow: another and for all participants to around 60 million students. While commitment to education and re- able to witness charity in dialogue, A Renewing Passion.” renew their passion for education. the idea of establishing Catholic spond to the many challenges fac- in respect for the other, in making Gelo was most impressed by “It was a real affirmation of identity is universally paramount, ing its mission. the faith intelligent and not provoc- the pope’s response to the ques- what we’ve been trying to do in Gelo said he learned about the Some of those challenges, ative. Then you see the ice melt, the tion about the encouragement ed- the past couple of years — really various challenges and advan- gleaned from a three-year-long walls come down.” ucators need to passionately serve focusing on fostering our Catholic tages different nationalities face. process of input from experts, “Instead, when one begins with as “patient peacemakers” while identity and delving deeper in (ex- For instance, in some countries seminars and a questionnaire sent the idea of defending concepts,” he not closing themselves off to the amining) Catholic documents,” the government does not allow the to Church leaders involved in edu- said, one “reinforces conflict and, realities of the marginalized. In Gelo said, adding one example discussion of religion in school, cation worldwide, included greater on our part, one isn’t able to seem response, the pope offered chal- of weekly faith formation with in including Catholic schools. Gelo study and reflection on the identity credible,” missing the opportunity lenges to educators, including the his diocese is offering teachers said learning that was a “real eye- and mission of Catholic schools and to keep evangelizing. “Identity, in following: “Leave places where and administrators a video se- opener” because that must be a universities. a defensive sense brings conflict,” there are so many educators and ries made available through their challenging hurdle to overcome Italian Archbishop Angelo Zani, he said, but identity as being loving go to the peripheries. … Seek there phone. when working to establish a Cath- secretary of the Congregation for witnesses “seems to me to be the the needy, the poor.” (See more of The congress was a gather- Catholic Education, told reporters identity that wins out.” n what Pope Francis said on this ing that included many different Please see CATHOLIC, C8 Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK C8 Born with one arm, student is standout athlete Diane Xavier Catholic News Service

AVE MARIA | Valeria Tkacik is a standout lacrosse player for Ave Maria University in Florida. By all accounts, she is a leader on and off the field. Tkacik was named to the Nation- al Women’s Lacrosse League South Regional Team and is considered a talented athlete who loves playing lacrosse, basketball, golf, track, soc- cer and flag football. A good student in the class- room, Tkacik was also accepted as a Mother Teresa Scholar at Ave Maria. She has contributed service time for charity work, including Valeria Tracik poses for a photo in her Ave Maria University lacrosse a mission trip to Harlem in New uniform. York City, where she served the poor and homeless. Also, Tkacik ‘God led my parents to Russia to come pick me up. recently got a haircut and donated 12 inches of her hair to Art of Wigs I always had joy in my heart and I always want to to help cancer patients. As a fresh- give back to God because without him, I don’t know man, she served as a representa- tive on Ave Maria’s student gov- where I would be.’ ernment. For her sophomore year, Tkacik will serve on the student — Valeria Tkacik activities board and was selected for Ave Maria’s media internship arm hasn’t stopped Tkacik from liv- first year. That smile on her face just program. ing a life more active than most. Her stole the judges’ hearts. You can And if those achievements aren’t parents decided early on that words never look to Valeria to see which enough, Tkacik also is a motivation- like “handicapped” and “disability” team is losing or winning because In this undated photo, Valeria Tkacik plays lacrosse at Ave Maria al speaker, helping patients who are would not be part of their home vo- she’s always smiling. Valeria enjoys University, which is located near Naples in the Venice Diocese. struggling with the loss of limbs and cabulary. everything she does. She enjoys (photoS courtesy of Ave Maria University | CNS) providing them encouragement. “We knew with her situation life.” She can relate to their story. What that we wanted to make sure Vale- She went on to take five years of he is pleased with how I handled her parents feel they wanted to “do makes Tkacik’s life especially in- ria had the confidence needed to do dance classes such as hip-hop and my situation growing up.” it that much more.” spiring is that she achieves so much the things she wants to do,” her fa- tap, and played the trumpet in el- Basketball was the first team “God led my parents to Russia with only one arm. ther, John, said in an interview with ementary school and was in the sport Tkacik excelled in, including to come pick me up,” Tkacik said. Tkacik was adopted from Russia SportsUp Today, an online maga- school’s drama club. She also got in- a championship in her junior year “I always had joy in my heart and at 18 months old. Her parents say zine that focuses on Catholic ath- volved in sports, which Tkacik said of high school. She never played la- I always want to give back to God they were meant to be a family right letes. “Valeria knew she had to work helped build her confidence. crosse until her sophomore year. “I because without him, I don’t know from the start. harder than others and she did; “Growing up as a little girl, I nev- loved guarding the cage,” she told where I would be.” “We look at Valeria as we are that’s the kind of girl she is. Valeria er saw my life as any different and SportsUp Today. “At Ave Maria, I Tkacik, a political science major, blessed,” said her mother, Anne, has a lot of self-confidence and we I don’t think my friends did either,” also got to play midfield and abso- said she would love to get into poli- clearly proud. “It was the right di- can’t hold her back.” she said. lutely loved it.” Tkacik’s quickness tics in the future as she also com- rection to go in our lives. We always Young Valeria thrived on that Still, Tkacik said people are of- and speed allow her to be a diverse pleted an internship with U.S. Sen. look back and think, she wasn’t support. “My parents always be- ten curious about how she’s able player on the field. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, in Washing- born to us, but it was perfect har- lieved that they would never set any to handle life with one arm. “Peo- Tkacik said she always knew that ton. “I just think it’s fascinating,” mony between the three of us.” limitations on me,” she said. “They ple always asked me growing up God had a plan for her and the en- she said. Tkacik has an interest in Tkacik was born with a condi- always encouraged me to do my how I am able to tie my shoes, how tire Tkacik family points to Valeria’s attending law school following her tion called congenital shoulder dis- best. My parents have given me ev- do I put my hair up in a ponytail strong faith as the reason for her undergraduate studies and is also articulation, meaning she has no erything.” or how I am able to play lacrosse,” success. considering pursuing a career in left arm. Workers at the children’s From the time Tkacik was very she said. “I just say that I just do it. Her parents said their daughter the media. home where she was born said the young, she loved playing with toy Even though I only have one arm, learned her Catholic faith attending Ultimately, Tkacik said she just condition was the result of compli- horses and one day, she asked to try God has given me so many other Catholic schools “but also living in wants to live the life she’s been cations from the kidney medication horseback riding. beautiful gifts. It’s been a real the faith at home,” where the fam- called to live. “Actions speak louder her birth mother was taking during John said, “She was 4 when she honor and blessing to please the ily would say rosaries together and than words and I just love my life,” her pregnancy. started ‘pony camp’ and I remem- Lord with all the events and ac- she would tell them it “was almost she said. “My goal is to continue to But being born with only one ber she was in a riding show her tivities I’ve been doing and I think time to pray.” Her prompting made live a Christ-like life.” n CATHOLIC: Local diocesan adminstrator gets global view of Catholic education at international congress

From c7 lic schools. While Gelo said he is a charter school because we provide in the field of education. In a state- and be a part of it. I’m so thankful grateful that there are scholarship a faith-based education with values ment, the congregation described that we have a supportive diocese programs available that create op- and beliefs associated with it.” Catholic “centers of education” as that allows us to have experiences olic identity. portunities for low-income fami- The Congregation for Catholic not just “dispensers of skills,” but such as this that allows us to bring “We all have common threads, lies to enjoy a Catholic education Education sponsored the World also as being “intrinsically places back to our schools. It enriches and we all struggle with common (such as the Florida Tax Credit Congress to celebrate the 50th of encounter, dialogue and mutual our own diocese,” he said. “What issues. But we also face different Scholarship program), he would anniversary of the Second Vati- growth, within a process of educa- I took away was how essential it is challenges,” Gelo said, whether it is welcome more government fund- can Council’s Declaration “Gra- tion for life that is open to others in to provide teachers a background financial or government interven- ing as long as it didn’t damage es- vissimum Educationis,” and the view of the common good.” Gelo of faith and how one of our real tion. tablishing a Catholic identity. 25th anniversary of the Apostolic was among about 100 people from strengths (in our diocese) is the In contrast to the U.S., the gov- “Our schools do provide a great Constitution “Ex Corde Ecclesiae.” the U.S. delegation who attended sense of community. We truly are ernments of Australia and Canada and unique service to our families,” The three-day event hoped to re- the congress. a faith community that offers huge fund all schools, including Catho- he said. “It is a different option than launch the Church’s commitment “It was a blessing to be there support to one another.” n C9 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 22-Feb. 4, 2016 Miami school STEAMS ahead with technology cation Technology Conference. principles to calculate building Converting STEM into STEAM, enthusiasm, faculty research and Miami high school (STEM stands for science, tech- heights. Immaculata-La Salle added a preparation and supported by an nology, engineering and math- Electronics students use cir- digital arts focus two years ago administration which sees the fu- earns another ematics.) The winners in the ele- cuitry skills to build a functional for students to study video and ture and invests where STEM and mentary, middle and high school remotely operated vehicle for un- TV production, graphic arts and students meet,” said Givonetti. accolade for its categories of the national com- derwater exploration in marine 3-D animation, building upon its “Vertically scaffolding skills is petition were recognized Jan. 14 science class, and an engineering robust fine arts program. critical to our program’s success 21st-century in Orlando at the group’s annual student modifies Java code for her “Being part of an arts depart- and bringing in new technology conference. Making it to the finals team’s winning robot. ment growing up and in high and STEM challenges provides an curriculum puts Immaculata-La Salle among Even more impressive, Immac- school, I knew there had to be objective for that development. Priscilla Greear the Top 10 STEM programs na- ulata-La Salle launched its high- students with similar interests. Activities often bridge across dif- tionwide. octane STEM program only three Students really want to explore ferent courses and grade levels.” Florida Catholic Correspondent Applications were evaluated years ago, adding courses in engi- the different areas. We had the fa- And despite having 900 stu- based on the use of interdisciplin- neering, robotics and electronics cilities and teachers in staff,” said dents, he said that the school’s MIAMI | Immaculata-La Salle ary curriculum, collaboration, de- to modernize its curriculum for Padovan, a 2003 graduate who Salesian supportive, family en- High School continues to add to sign, problem-solving and STEM 21st-century learning. had participated in theater and vironment has enabled students, its accolades as a school using experiences — all of which are par At the same time, it rolled out helped pioneer the school’s TV faculty and administration to test cutting-edge technology to help for the course for the school. its 1:1 iPad program and achieved production. new learning approaches “where students learn. Students learning computer- status as an Apple Distinguished STEAM students take core mistakes are embraced as oppor- The most recent honor: na- aided drafting at the Miami high School for technology integration courses and engage in extracur- tunities and successes are always tional recognition as one of three school use 3-D printing to create in the classroom.a Likewise, it ricular STEM-related activities, shared.” finalists for the STEM Excellence campus maps, and apply civil upgraded its classroom and other then complete industry-level “To tackle all of these challeng- Awards from the Future of Edu- engineering and trigonometry learning spaces to foster collabo- certification exams from Final es successfully … is an extreme ration with modular desks, write- Cut Pro to Photoshop. They chart source of pride for me because I on walls, Apple TVs and extreme their progress through a portfo- know Immaculata-La Salle stu- connectivity. lio system. Those who complete dents will have experienced the It also was the first Catholic all the requirements receive a type of problem-solving and criti- school to get STEM certification STEAM endorsement on their di- cal thinking necessary for a 21st- Cardinal newman from AdvanceED, an education ploma. century higher education and ca- nonprofit and national accredit- Last year, the school added a reer,” said Givonetti. HigH Sc H ool ing organization. health science focus in partner- Tenth-grader Maria del Rocio “It’s incredible because of how ship with its next-door neighbor, Velilla gladly signed on for the en- 512 Spencer Dr. • West Palm Beach, FL 33409 far we’ve come in so little time,” Mercy Hospital. Padovan’s goal is gineering focus area, wanting to said Fredy Padovan, Immaculata- to expand such community part- follow her passion and learn about La Salle’s dean of technology and nerships and secure summer in- the technological world around 561-683-6266 innovation. “To be able to be rec- ternship opportunities. her. She said she particularly en- ognized for the iPad program and He praised the team effort of joyed learning how to program now for the STEM program it’s just Scott Givonetti, STEAM coordi- robots with the use of a computer. amazing.” nator for engineering, computer “I realized that I want to study He added that the FETC STEM science and digital arts; health something related to program- advisory board evaluated hun- sciences coordinator Rebecca ming and computers, which has dreds of applications and was Shaw; and other concentration helped me focus my potential col- impressed by the innovations teachers under the leadership of lege major,” she said. and educational impact the Im- the school’s principal, Salesian And she appreciates the spiri- maculata-La Salle STEM program Sister Kim Keraitis. tual dimension of collaboration. offers. “This is a very high honor Givonetti widened the range “Building community is a big for our school especially going up of STEM courses and enhanced component of the Catholic faith,” against so many public school dis- existing ones with upgraded she said, “and I think that the tricts.” Padovan believes that the technology and teacher training. STEAM group is always working school’s diversity of offerings dis- “Ideas for curriculum develop- to build each other up and help tinguishes the program. ment are sprouted from student achieve our common goals.” n

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Carol Zimmermann It said that since 2001, “the ben- U.S. Catholic News Service efits available to those in private President schools have diminished signifi- Barack WASHINGTON | When Presi- cantly due to funding formulas in Obama signs dent Barack Obama signed the the last reauthorization and their the signs sweeping bipartisan legislation interpretations in U.S. Depart- the Every Every Student Succeeds Act Dec. ment of Education regulations and Student 10, he described it as a “Christmas policy.” Succeeds miracle.” The new law “corrects those in- Act into “This is an early Christmas equities and improves the protec- law in the present. After more than 10 years, tion of services for private school Eisenhower members of Congress from both children,” particularly with Title I Executive parties have come together to re- funding, according to the Decem- Office Building at vise our national education law,” ber newsletter of the Council for the White he said. American Private Education. House in The other part of the miracle Title I, which was part of the Washington might be that the legislation — original Elementary and Second- Dec. 10. which aims to do away with ex- ary Education Act, provides finan- (Jonathan cessive school testing and give cial assistance to school districts Ernst, states and local governments more and schools with high numbers or Reuters control of schools by freeing them percentages of children from low- | CNS from federal mandates — also income families. provides something for Catholic The new law has specific lan- school students. guage about the availability and The measure, overwhelmingly division of equitable funds for ser- tion of Common Core standards or approved by the House and Sen- vices based on input from public any other set of specific academic ate, also was endorsed by the U.S. and private school personnel. standards. The law also notes that Conference of Catholic Bishops’ NCEA said the new allocation of states can withdraw from the Com- Committee on Catholic Education, funding restores “the equity that mon Core program with no finan- the National Catholic Educational has long been part” of the Elemen- cial penalty. This will likely please Association and the Council for tary and Secondary Act’s “tradi- some, and not be enough for oth- American Private Education. tion of providing benefits to our ers. Archbishop George J. Lucas of students and teachers.” And the law’s accolades for be- Omaha, Neb., committee chair- The group, which represents the ing an improvement over the pre- man, said the act demonstrates nation’s Catholic schools, said it vious education law is not enough “broad bipartisan agreement on will provide dioceses and schools to applaud it some say. restoring equitable treatment of with information in the upcoming A Dec. 10 Los Angeles Times private schools and ensuring that months about how to obtain ben- editorial said the new law should all children are afforded the educa- efits from the new law. not just be better than it was but tion services, benefits and oppor- One aspect of the new education provide a blueprint for improving tunities they deserve, regardless of law that is not inducing cheers and education. “The federal govern- the type of school they attend.” might even be drawing quiet sighs ment spends billions of dollars on The act reauthorizes the Ele- from Catholic school officials, is low-income schools in an effort to mentary and Secondary Education its failure to include school choice level the playing field and improve Act, the 1965 federal law that pro- funding. social mobility through public ed- vides funds to local and state edu- This omission is clear in the ucation. It has a right and a respon- cation agencies for elementary and law’s wording of “no Title I porta- sibility to ensure that it’s getting secondary education programs. bility.” This means federal funds its money’s worth for the billions That law was updated and enacted for disadvantaged students will of dollars it invests in low-income in 2002 as the No Child Left Behind not be able to follow students to the schools,” it said. n Act. public school of his or her choice. No Child Left Behind has been This wording should come up for reauthorization since 2007. as no surprise for those on both Previous attempts to renew it sides of the issue as it was wres- have been tangled up in ongoing tled with while the bill was fine- debates about the federal govern- tuned in recent months. Obama Hiring ment’s role in public education. had threatened to veto the bill if it at your church or school? 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Another aspect of the law that is A statement from the NCEA likely to catch some attention is its Job listings are accepted pointed out that during the past treatment of Common Core State for publication in print few years, it has been involved, Standards — a state-led initiative and also listed on along with representatives of the of expectations for students to our website. U.S. bishops and the Council for master in each grade level that has American Private Education, in been tied into federal education For more information, contact discussions with congressional grants. our advertising department at lawmakers about inequities in the The new law changes that, say- [email protected] No Child Left Behind Law “regard- ing federal agencies are prohib-

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